Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management Surging bond yields and mixed equity returns were the headlines of the third quarter. The Nasdaq turned in the strongest quarter, but breadth was weak, and other…
Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management Despite another month of concerning headlines regarding the war in the Middle East and renewed focus on U.S. government debt as it surpassed $40 trillion…
Market Navigator for the Month Ending July 31, 2026 Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management The lack of progress in negotiations to end the war in the Middle East and a…
Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management Against a backdrop of easing geopolitical risks and strong earnings growth, markets rallied strongly across the board. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq turned in…
Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management Markets wrapped up May on a strong note, extending the rally that began after the March sell-off. While ongoing geopolitical risks continue to exist…
Market Navigator for the Month Ending April 30, 2026 Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management Markets rallied notably in April, largely offsetting the declines they experienced in March. Solid fundamentals and…
Market Navigator for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management Markets dropped in March as rising concerns about the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East weighed on…
Market Navigator for the Month Ending February 28, 2026 Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management February was a challenging month for stocks, as concerns surrounding the disruptive nature of AI and shifting…
Market Navigator for the Month Ending January 31, 2026 Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management Markets rallied to start the year, with international stocks outperforming U.S. companies. Rising long-term interest rates weighed…
Market Navigator for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 Presented by GatherWealth Investment Management December was a mixed month for markets due to a late month sell-off. Despite the volatility to end…
Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management Posted by Chris Fasciano As we enter 2026, we do so with the combined power and efforts of LPL Financial and Commonwealth. In the spirit of…
Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management November was a mixed month for markets, as concerns about AI caused an early month sell-off. Solid fundamentals and growing expectations for an interest rate cut…
Market Navigator for the Month Ending October 31, 2025 Presented by Gather Wealth Investment Management Markets continued their rally in October, driven by improving fundamentals and supportive monetary policy. Falling short-term interest…
Markets continued their upward climb in September, with U.S. stocks reaching new record highs despite the month’s historically weak reputation. Falling interest rates and stronger-than-expected earnings helped fuel the rally, while economic…
August was another strong month for markets, with major U.S. stock indices reaching new highs despite some early volatility. Investor optimism was fueled by solid corporate earnings, falling interest rates, and growing…
Intro: July brought continued gains for U.S. stocks, driven by strong corporate earnings and easing trade tensions. While international markets and bonds showed mixed results, economic data remained solid. With broad-based earnings…
Markets wrapped up June on a strong note, extending the rally that began in late spring. Investor sentiment was buoyed by robust corporate earnings, easing trade tensions, and encouraging economic data. Despite…
Markets found their footing in May, delivering strong gains across major indices amid a calmer policy backdrop and encouraging economic data. Investor sentiment improved as trade tensions eased and corporate earnings came…
Quick Hits 1. Mixed Month for Markets Equities faced a challenging month in April. 2. Bonds Rise as Interest Rates Fall Falling long-term interest rates supported bonds. 3. Trade Uncertainty Impacts Markets…
Quick Hits 1. Challenging Start to the Year for Stocks A negative March for stocks capped off a weak first quarter. 2. Solid Quarter for Bonds Falling interest rates supported bond prices.…