John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

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The Storm Clouds Are Parting for Investor Sentiment

Finally, we have some good news.

Weighing Portfolio Risk Amid Dodgy Reports

It was another volatile week on Wall Street with some unexpected earnings results contributing to the ups and downs.

A More Positive Outlook Ahead of Q2 Earnings

It’s hard to stay positive in a market like this, but things seem to be looking up for investors -- at least in the short term.

Strong Jobs Reports Act as Recession Bulwark

It was a rollercoaster of a four-day week that saw important economic announcements juxtaposed with market movers like dipping oil prices

A Short, Volatile Week Ahead

While we wait for earnings to start, there are some important economic announcements crammed into the last three trading days of the week.

Earnings Season Is Coming: Here’s What to Watch For

We're waiting eagerly for Q2 earnings to start streaming in after Independence Day to help get a better picture of a few areas of the market.

The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

This should be a slow week while investors wait for unemployment data and earnings in July. However, when will the pain end on Wall Street?

How to Profit Amid Market Uncertainty

Things are still pretty tough in the market, but we're seeing a few silver linings in all those storm clouds.

Turning the Corner on Inflation

If we evaluate the Federal Reserve’s progress towards its goal of reducing inflation, it looks like they are making progress.

The Fed’s Unpleasant Surprise: Now What?

Investors were almost 100% confident the Fed would only raise the rate by 0.5%, but expectations shifted after the surprising CPI report.