Market Commentary: Slow Start to Historically Worst Month of the Year
The Worst Month of the Year We noted last week that September was historically a rough one for stocks and after one week, that is playing out, as stocks just had their worst week since the Regional Bank crisis in March 2023. But let’s look at the bigger picture before we dive into the minu …
What Is the S&P 500 (and Why Does Everyone Talk About It All the Time?)
Scroll through any financially related news story and you’re bound to encounter a report of how the “S&P 500” is doing. You might even exclaim over its rises and dips yourself, despite not completely understanding what it is or the effect it has on you as an investor. Consi …