Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Welcome to 2024

We’ve been spoiled for a while with market and economy wins, but now we’re seeing some volatility. How concerned should investors be? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese weigh in. Highlights include:   Pullbacks are normal in bea …

The Stock Market’s Reaction to Major Geopolitical Events Tends to Be Short-Lived The escalating tension between Israel and Iran has many investors worried about what could happen next. Although we won’t pretend to know the answer, we do understand that while geopolitical events can cause ne …

There’s been a lot happening all around the world, particularly in the Middle East. Should investors worry about the effects of geopolitics on the economy and markets? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese share their insights on t …

Even in Healthy Markets, Stocks Go Up and Down After more than a 30% total return on the S&P 500 over the last 12 calendar months, a five-month win streak, and a 27% rally in the first 100 trading days off the late-October lows, the market may finally be having a well-deserved break. We …

The latest jobs report blew estimates out of the water. Let’s break down what investors can expect from the latest news. Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese break it all down for you. Highlights include:   The economy created 303 …

Three Bullish Signals from the First Quarter “We may not know where we are going, but we better know where we stand.” — Howard Marks, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management

Stocks gained more than 10% for the second quarter in a row, the economy is doing great. What’s behind all this good news and can it last? Get the latest insights from Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese. Highlights include:   Pr …

DON’T FEAR A STRONG START TO THE YEAR It’s April 1, and the first quarter of 2024 is in the books. On the heels of more than 25% in total return for 2023, the S&P 500 returned more than 10% in the first quarter. The logical question is: How much is too much? Looking at …

We’re in a presidential election year, and many investors are concerned about how the potential outcomes could affect the stock market. Find out what Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese have to say. Highlights include:   The U.S. …

“Please, God, just one more bubble.” — Popular Silicon Valley bumper sticker after the tech bubble burst   With stocks near all-time highs, many believe they must be in a bubble. Take note, many of these bubble callers are the same bears that fought this bull market all the way up. Now they …