Insights
A Merry May on the Heels of an Awful April. The Merits of Staying Measured
“It’s the economy, stupid!” —Slogan coined by James Carville, well-known campaign strategist, and former President Bill Clinton during the 1992 presidential campaign April showers brought May flowers, indeed. The S&P 500 advanced over 4% in May following a decline...
An April Air Pocket – No Fun, But Normal and Perhaps Even Healthy
“Some things are believed because they are demonstrably true. But many other things are believed simply because they have been asserted repeatedly—and repetition has been accepted as a substitute for evidence.” —Well-known economist and author Thomas Sowell April just...
From Santa to the Easter Bunny: Rally Momentum or Melt-Up Zone Ahead?
“Sell in May and Go Away.” — An old investment adage with roots dating back to 18th century England. Also known as the “Halloween Indicator.” The Santa Claus rally that started in October 2023 and saw the S&P 500 surge by 14% in last year’s final two...