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Market Commentary
Technical Indicators: 3 Trading Traps to Avoid
Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.
November 15, 2024
Ways to Help Reduce Risk in Your Portfolio
A market downturn can expose risk in your portfolio. Here are some considerations to help manage portfolio risk to stay on track of your financial goals.
November 15, 2024
Balancing Campaign Promises With Economic Realities
The reality of the economy, inflation, debt, and global pressures will present challenges as the next administration looks to implement sweeping promises from the campaign trail.
November 14, 2024
Why and How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Dividend stocks deliver regular payments to investors and can be an essential part of portfolios. Learn how to assess dividend stocks and understand reasons to choose or avoid certain ones.
November 14, 2024
A Holistic Approach: Do You Need a Wealth Advisor?
Host Mark Riepe is joined by Senior Wealth Advisor Stephanie Shadel to explain holistic wealth management and the importance of understanding clients' personal histories and preferences.
November 11, 2024
Navigating Post-Election Market Dynamics
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
November 8, 2024
What Is the Treasury Yield Curve?
The Treasury yield curve is an important economic indicator that, depending on its shape, can signal changes in market expectations and provide economic insight.
October 31, 2024
What Makes the U.S. Bond Market Appealing Now?
Worried about portfolio volatility but think you missed the peak opportunity for bonds? Find out what's happening in the bond markets and how you can still capture a good rate.
October 31, 2024
You've Got to Earn It: Update on Earnings Season
Earnings season is shaping up to be relatively strong so far, but the market will likely continue to shift focus to an increasingly murky sales picture.
October 28, 2024
How Do You Gauge the Impact of Washington on Your Finances?
Mark Riepe is joined by Michael Townsend to discuss the cognitive and emotional biases that influence political decision-making and unpack the gap between campaign promises and legislative realities.
October 28, 2024
Understanding Recent Volatility in the Bond Market
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.
October 25, 2024
5 Elements of a Smart Trade Plan
Find out why you should have a trade plan—and the five elements that may help you put it to work successfully.
October 23, 2024
Social Security: A Smart Part of Financial Planning
Your Social Security contributions can total hundreds of thousands of dollars over your career. How can you make focused decisions to maximize and protect your future benefits?
October 17, 2024
How Do You Plan for the Succession of a Business?
Austin Jarvis joins Mark Riepe to discuss succession planning for business owners and the unique challenges faced when keeping a business in the family or selling to a third party.
October 14, 2024
Current Pros & Cons in the Market (With Paul Hickey)
Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
October 11, 2024
Global Issues Abound: Should Investors Be Worried?
There's no shortage of geopolitical concerns, but do they mean trouble for the U.S. and international markets? Where should investors look for opportunities?
October 3, 2024
Party in the USA: Election Facts
Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.
September 30, 2024
How Can You Plan for a New Pet?
Mark Riepe and Susan Hirshman discuss how to prepare for the responsibilities, costs, and emotional attachment that come with bringing home a pet.
September 30, 2024
The Short of It: Answers About Short Selling
Short selling involves the sale of borrowed shares in the hope of profiting from a decline in the stock price. It's risky, but it also adds to market efficiency.
September 25, 2024
Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
September 16, 2024
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