Irving Wilkinson

Happy Presidents Day! The equity markets displayed resilience, managing to close the week with gains despite a barrage of economic data and geopolitical developments. The S&P 500 climbed 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6%. Leading the

The stock market had a case of the wobbles this week. Like a bad golf swing, the major indices just couldn’t find their groove. The S&P 500 ended down 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite wasn’t far behind, shedding 0.5%.

If the stock market were a roller coaster, we’d all be walking away with our hair blown back and a slight case of whiplash. But in a good way, if you can believe it. The

The stock market had a stellar performance last week, marking its best run since the election. With Donald J. Trump taking office as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, there’s a palpable

The stock market closed with a somber note last week, painting a picture of caution and recalibration. Rising market rates played the villain in this financial drama, reflecting persistent inflation concerns and the looming specter

The dawn of 2025 brought with it a cocktail of year-end profit-taking and New Year optimism. Let’s break down how this played out across various asset classes: Equities The first trading sessions of the year

The stock market decided to give us a little Christmas gift last week. Despite the shortened trading schedule, we saw some modest gains across the board. The S&P 500 wrapped up 0.7% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial

The story of this week centers on mega-cap dominance and market concentration. I watched the S&P 500 climb 1.0% while its equal-weighted counterpart dropped 1.3% – a telling divergence that speaks volumes about market dynamics.

The markets demonstrated remarkable resilience this week, with buy-the-dip trading driving significant gains. The Russell 2000 and S&P Mid Cap 400 emerged as standout performers, surging 4.5% and 4.2% respectively, benefiting from strategic capital rotation. The broader market showed