Weekly Wrap: Pragmatic Optimism

Weekly Wrap: Pragmatic Optimism

Dear Friends, Looking back on 2024, it clearly echoed many of the themes from 2023. There were some brief economic growth scares along the way, but the broader economy continued to defy expectations and surprised once again to the upside. As 2025 approaches, there are...
Weekly Wrap: A November to Remember

Weekly Wrap: A November to Remember

Dear Friends, Solid gains for stocks gave investors a November to remember. In fact, the S&P 500’s more than 5% advance marked its best month of 2024. Several factors played into the stock market’s continued move higher. The U.S. economy continued its steady run...