One thing’s for certain: It’s noisy out there. I like FactSet’s view on earnings season right now:

While the percentage of S&P 500 companies reporting positive earnings surprises is above the 10-year average, the magnitude of earnings surprises is below the 10-year average.

Translation: We remain trending upwards; however, the margin of that trend is slimming.

When the S&P’s forward price earnings multiple gets to the highs we’re seeing today, it’s spelled trouble for the markets. Is this time different…is “the past prologue?”

Today is election day and major U.S. equity indices (and other asset classes) are near their all-time highs, now is the ideal time to explore modern strategies for safeguarding investment portfolios, while accommodating for growth and income.

With inflation beginning to improve, many finally expect the Fed to begin cutting rates by the end of the year. What perspective do diversified investors need to stay balanced in the months ahead?

Preserving capital throughout prolonged market contractions is key to reaching financial goals and objectives.

Today’s treasury rates offer a chance to lock in rates not seen in quite some time.