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US Market Commentary

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

Using thinkorswim® to Find Long-Term Holdings
The thinkorswim® platform has plenty of useful features for long-term investors. Here we break down how to use the Stock Hacker to find long-term candidates for your portfolio.
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

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

What to Know About After-Hours Trading
What is after-hours trading? How does it work? Learn about the rules, risks, and benefits of extended-hours trading.
September 12, 2024
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