Quarterly Market Review: Q2 202
A retrospective analysis of global stock market performance during the second quarter of 2025.
A retrospective analysis of global stock market performance during the second quarter of 2025.
The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law—bringing a wave of changes with important planning implications. We’re here to help you navigate what parts of the bill could affect you the most.
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the "Oracle of Omaha," has announced he will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. After six decades at the helm, Buffett leaves behind not only a towering investment legacy but also a wealth of timeless financial wisdom. His ability to distill complex market principles into simple, actionable insights has made him a guiding voice for investors around the globe. As the investment world marks the end of an era, now is a fitting time to revisit some of Buffett’s most enduring quotes—and the powerful lessons they offer.
A retrospective analysis of global stock market performance during the first quarter of 2025.
The financial implications and the emotional considerations of receiving an inheritance windfall.
Historically, the first year of a president's term has been a fairly average one for the stock market. In his 2016 market analysis, Lee Bohl found that the first year of a presidential term yielded an average return of 6.7% from 1933 to 2015. This is modest compared to the third year of a president's term which historically has earned the highest return at 13.5%, but signifcant compared to the second-year average return of 3.3%. However, averages do not tell the whole story.
The only constant is change, which is why it's so important to keep you plan up to date. In this post, we provide a guideline for how often you should review your estate strategy and explore some important life changes that should prompt an immediate review.
Co-hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter talk with Matt Sommer, Head of Specialist Consulting Group at Janus Henderson Investors, to explore the role of advisors in the year 2024. Through this enlightening conversation, Matt shares several findings from his recent research: 85% of all investors desire more financial education, life expectancy is correlated to wealth, and 70% of investors admit to making mistakes due to emotions.
Understanding dividend yields, including what they are and how they are calculated, is key to understanding how and when to incorporate them into your portfolio strategy.
In this recap episode of Analog Advisor, hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter explore two of their most recent episodes with financial psychologist Dr. Daniel Crosby and Money Habitudes expert Cara Macksound.