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Stocks are Expensive – What Does That Mean for Returns?

U.S. large cap stocks ended 2025 in rare valuations territory, with the cyclically adjusted PE…

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Gold and Silver are Glittering Like its 1979

Metals prices are breaking records so far in 2026, hitting new all-time price highs and…

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Even Without an Ease, The Fed is Still Easy

The FOMC paused rate cuts in January, with stabilizing labor markets and inflation pressures offering…

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Geopolitical Turmoil May Continue to Elevate Value of International Diversification

International equities meaningfully outperformed US stocks last year, but the value of holding non-domestic stocks…

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So Far in 2026, Everyone but Tech is a Winner. Policy Currents Say It Won’t Last.

Domestic growth themes based on policy support and regulatory reprieve have largely driven equity market…

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Mind These Gaps During 4Q Earnings Season

Analyst expectations for about 8% growth in S&P 500 EPS in the fourth quarter earnings…

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Stocks Bull Charge May Slow its Pace in 2026

Our macro model for S&P 500 valuations shows multiples have jumped too far ahead of…

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Bull Market May Need Both an Easy Fed and Robust Earnings in 2026

January events could set the tone for stocks in the year ahead, as elevated market…

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Thoughts on Market Momentum Heading Into 2026

Chief Market Strategist Gina Martin Adams joined The Claman Countdown on Fox Business to discuss…

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Can the Bull Keep Charging in 2026?

The S&P 500 is on pace for a third consecutive year of more than 15%…

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Markets in 2025: Key Themes and Developments Shaping the Year Ahead

2025 was a year marked by heightened volatility, fast-moving headlines, and shifting policy dynamics. Markets…

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What the Fed’s 2026 Growth Outlook May Be Signaling

The Federal Reserve’s updated 2026 growth outlook is offering new signals for markets. In a…

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