by lportee53 | May 20, 2026 | Wednesday Wisdom
Bullish but Exposed – Turning Optimism into a Plan Younger investors are entering 2026 with more confidence than older generations, and many plan to increase their stock market exposure this year. Surveys from major institutions suggest that Gen Z and...
by lportee53 | May 13, 2026 | Wednesday Wisdom
The Big First Quarter Picture – Earnings Strength vs. Geopolitical Stress First-quarter earnings season is delivering Wall Street better-than-expected results, propelling US equities’ run from one record to the next. As earnings wind down for two-thirds of the...
by lportee53 | May 6, 2026 | Wednesday Wisdom
Spring 2026 Macro – Investing in an Inflation Not Quite Over World Macro forecasts for 2026 share a common theme: growth is reasonably solid, but inflation is proving sticky, and interest rates are likely to stay higher than the ultra-low levels investors...
by lportee53 | Mar 11, 2026 | Wednesday Wisdom
Global Conflict and AI Uncertainty Reshape Market Leadership Markets are under pressure from a combination of real-world risks that have little to do with earnings or interest rates. Conflict spreading across the Middle East from Iran’s borders has triggered a sharp...
by lportee53 | Mar 4, 2026 | Wednesday Wisdom
Tax Brackets, Deductions and Paycheck Planning The tax code does not usually change in dramatic fashion from one year to the next, but even “routine” inflation adjustments can add up to meaningful dollars over time. For 2026, federal income tax brackets have been...
by lportee53 | Dec 11, 2025 | Wednesday Wisdom
Affordability: The Defining Issue of the Year and What It Means for Investors Affordability has become a central national concern, surpassing inflation as the primary economic issue shaping public sentiment and political dialogue. Despite slowing inflation, the high...
