Amid the stock market slump, investors are getting a reprieve due to stronger-than-expected operating results from bellwether firms. Read More

The Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars, and tensions among the U.S., Russia and China, are driving a big boost in global military spending. Read More

The unexpected shock of overseas war is disrupting markets. Here’s a re-cap of last week, and what to watch out for in the days ahead. Read More

Due to unexpected turmoil at home and overseas, previously positive economic and financial forecasts have been revised downward. Read More

The outbreak of violence in the Middle East qualifies as a “black swan” event, but if you're properly diversified, you’ve lessened the risk. Read More

Elevated interest rates, rising bond yields, and Middle East strife are creating a risky environment for stocks. Read More

If you’re worried about how the Israel/Hamas war will affect your portfolio, the historical evidence tells you to stay calm. Read More

Here’s a re-cap of the major trends and news of the past week in the financial markets, with a look at what to expect in the week ahead. Read More

What clues can we divine from technical analysis, on this Friday the 13th? I provide snapshots and interpretive analysis of key charts. Read More

The September consumer price index came in slightly hotter than expected, but was mostly on script. Here’s how the Fed is likely to react. Read More