This week, the Money Wise guys discuss a strong market rebound, with the Dow rising 1,150 points (+3.7%), the S&P 500 gaining 170 points (+2.9%), and the NASDAQ climbing 469 points (+2.4%). With all three major indices turning positive for the year, the team attributes the rally to lower Treasury yields and favorable CPI and PPI reports. Early earnings reports, particularly from banks, were solid, but the real test lies ahead as the rest of the S&P 500, including major tech companies, re...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 21 min
The Money Wise guys are back with a brand new episode this week. As always, they begin with a break down of Wall Street’s performance this past week, with the Dow Jones dropping 1.86%, the S&P 500 declining 1.94%, and the NASDAQ falling 2.34% for the week. Year-to-date, all three indices remain slightly negative, with the Dow down 1.42%, the S&P 500 down 0.91%, and the NASDAQ down 0.77%. The conversation highlights Friday’s surprisingly strong jobs report, which revealed 256,000 new jobs...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 21 min
As 2024 comes to a close, the Money Wise guys take a closer look at the year’s final numbers and a challenging December for the markets. The Dow Jones fell 260 points (-0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 28 points (-0.5%), and the NASDAQ declined 100 points (-0.5%) for the week. Despite the weak December performance—attributed to Federal Reserve actions dampening the anticipated "Santa Claus rally"—2024 was an outstanding year for investors, with the Dow gaining 14.99%, the S&P 500 rising 25.02%...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this week’s episode, the Wise Money guys review a turbulent week on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones falling 988 points (-2.3%), the S&P 500 declining 120 points (-2%), and the NASDAQ dropping 354 points (-1.8%). Despite the weekly losses, year-to-date gains remain strong, with the Dow up 13.7%, the S&P 500 up 24.3%, and the NASDAQ up 30.4%. The team reflects on the market's reaction to the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, drawing comparisons to 2018’s December volatility. With the Fe...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys dive into Wall Street’s recent performance, highlighting the Dow’s 1.8% drop, the S&P 500’s modest 0.6% decline, and the NASDAQ’s 0.3% gain. Year-to-date, the Dow remains up 16.3%, the S&P 500 has climbed 26.9%, and the NASDAQ continues to lead with a 32.7% increase. The discussion shifts to the recent seven-day losing streak for the Dow—something not seen since 2020—and explores how technical indicators show markets moving sideways since early...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys reflect on Wall Street’s recent performance, highlighting the Dow’s 0.6% drop last week, alongside gains of 1% in the S&P 500 and 3.3% in the NASDAQ. Year-to-date, the Dow is up 18.4%, the S&P 500 is up 27.7%, and the NASDAQ has climbed 32.3%. They discuss November's strong numbers, with the Dow rising 7.5%, the S&P gaining nearly 5.75%, and the NASDAQ up over 6%, driven by what they call the “Trump bump.” As they analyze the ongoing bull m...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Nvidia Joins the Dow, Market Fuel & Equity Index Annuities In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss Nvidia’s addition to the Dow, what will continue to fuel the current bull market, and last week’s numbers from Wall Street. The Dow was up 2.0%, the S&P 500 was up 1.7%, and the NASDAQ was up 1.7%. YTD the Dow is up 17.5%, the S&P 500 is up 25.1%, and the NASDAQ is up 26.6%. The guys begin the show by discussing Nvidia’s (NVDA) recent addition to the Dow and how it is likely...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Coming Off the Trump Bump Sugar-High, Fed Chatter & A Market Pullback In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss a market pullback as we come down from the “Trump Bump”, what the Fed is saying about interest rates, and the animal spirits of capitalism. First, let’s look at last week’s numbers from Wall Street, which saw the Dow down 1.2%, the S&P 500 down 2.1%, and the NASDAQ down 3.1%. YTD we’re still in the black, with the Dow up 15.3%, the S&P up 23.1%, and the NASDAQ up ...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Rare Conviction Buying, Spiking Indices, and Historic Gains Post-Election In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss how the markets reacted to the presidential election, including conviction buys, historic spikes, and a level of volume rarelyt seen. First, let’s review the numbers from Wall Street. Last week, the Dow was up 4.6%, the S&P 500 was up 4.7%, and the NASDAQ was up 5.7%. YTD the Dow is up 16.7%, the S&P is up 25.7%, and the NASDAQ is up 28.5%. The Money Wise guys are...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The Numbers Don’t Lie on Rising Consumer Costs & Political Talk Ahead of the Election In this week’s episode of Money Wise, the Money Wise guys discuss economic statistics, rising consumer costs, and why so many investors aren’t ready to deploy capital until after the election. First, let’s begin with a look at last week’s numbers from Wall Street. The Dow was down 0.1%, the S&P 500 was down 1.4%, and the NASDAQ was down 1.5%. YTD all three indices remain in the black, with the Dow up 11...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min
A Market Cha-Cha Pattern, S&P 500 Technical Charts, and Investment Advice The Money Wise guys are back in the studio for another engaging episode of real-talk about the markets, including the S&P 500 technical chart. Last week was a mixed bag, as the Dow was down 2.7%, the S&P 500 was down 1.0%, and the NASDAQ was up 0.2%. YTD the Dow remains up 11.7%, the S&P remains up 21.8%, and the NASDAQ remains up a whopping 23.4%. It’s still earnings season, with several Magnificent 7 name...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Market Seasonality, Political Gridlock, and 10 Myths of Retirement Planning The Money Wise Guys are back with another look at last week’s numbers from Wall Street, along with a discussion about market seasonality and the interplay between politics and investing. Last week, the Dow was up 1.0%, the S&P 500 was up 0.9%, and the NASDAQ was up 0.8%. YTD the Dow is up 14.8%, the S&P is up 23.0%, and the NASDAQ is up 23.2% - though it still hasn’t reached its all-time high from July. In this e...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Market Breadth, Yield Curves & A Slow Start to October The Money Wise guys are back with a new episode this week, starting with a review of last week’s numbers from Wall Street. The Dow was up 1.2%, the S&P 500 was up 1.1%, and the NASDAQ was up 1.1%. YTD the Dow is up 13.7%, the S&P is up 21.9%, and the NASDAQ is up 22.2%. Though it was the Dow that had the biggest Q3, we’re seeing the NASDAQ pull away these last few weeks. The Magnificent 7 wasn’t getting quite as much love in Q3, ...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Market Valuations Deep Dive, Extrapolating the Stats, and Prudence in September This week’s show kicks off with a rapid-fire review of last week’s numbers from Wall Street so let’s jump right in. The Dow was up 0.6%, the S&P 500 was up 0.6%, and the NASDAQ - which has outperformed both the Dow and the S&P this quarter - was up 1.0%. YTD we see the Dow up 12.3%, the S&P 500 up 20.3%, and the NASDAQ up 20.7%. It’s been a September to remember, since this time of year doesn’t typically ...
Sep 28, 2024•58 min
To kick off this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys report strong market performance for the past week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 670 points (1.6%), the S&P 500 up 77 points (1.4%), and the NASDAQ rising by 264 points (1.5%). Year-to-date, both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are up 19.6%, with the Dow up 11.6%. They discuss how, with only six trading days left in the third quarter, the Dow has outperformed the NASDAQ, signaling a shift away from tech stocks toward broader market ...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min
After a week off the Money Wise guys are back in the studio kicking things off with a recap of last week’s numbers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1,048 points (2.6%), the S&P 500 gained 218 points (4%), and the NASDAQ surged by 993 points (6%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 9.8%, the S&P 500 is up 18%, and the NASDAQ is up 17.8%. The guys note that this strong rally came after a period of market correction, particularly in the NASDAQ. Despite September historically being a volat...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The Money Wise guys are back after a long weekend kicking off the show with a report of last week’s market numbers. They report that the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 388 points (0.9%), the S&P 500 rose by 14 points (0.2%), and the NASDAQ dropped 164 points (0.9%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 10.3%, the S&P 500 is up 18.4%, and the NASDAQ is up 18%. The Money Wise guys discuss the strong performance of the Dow, which closed at an all-time high on Friday, compared to the NASDAQ's sl...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, the show kicks off with a review of last week’s numbers out of Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 515 points (1.3%), the S&P 500 gained 80 points (1.4%), and the NASDAQ climbed 246 points (1.4%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 9.2%, the S&P 500 is up 18.1%, and the NASDAQ is up 19.1%. The Money Wise guys discuss the anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling a potential 0.25% reduction at...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min
As they kick off every week of Money Wise, the guys begin this week’s episode with a recap of a strong week for the markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1,162 points (2.9%), the S&P 500 rising by 210 points (3.9%), and the NASDAQ up 886 points (5.3%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 7.9%, the S&P 500 is up 16.4%, and the NASDAQ is up 17.5%. The Money Wise guys discuss how the market has made a complete recovery from the downturn that started in early August, with market sen...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, we kick off with a recap of the market's performance, noting that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 240 points (0.6%), the S&P 500 remained nearly flat with a slight decline of two points, and the NASDAQ was down 31 points (0.2%). Despite the relatively modest changes for the week, the Money Wise guys discuss the dramatic market movement on Monday, which saw the Dow drop as much as 1,200 points in a short period before partially recovering. This s...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, the Money Wise guys begin with a review of the latest market performance, noting that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 852 points (2.1%), the S&P 500 dropped by 113 points (2.1%), and the NASDAQ decreased by 582 points (3.4%). Despite these declines, the year-to-date figures remain positive, with the Dow up 5.4%, the S&P 500 up 12.1%, and the NASDAQ up 11.8%. The guys reflect on their recent warnings about a potential market correction, which...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, the show kicks off with a review of the latest market numbers, noting that the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 302 points (0.7%), while the S&P 500 decreased by 46 points (0.8%) and the NASDAQ dropped by 369 points (2.1%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 7.7%, the S&P 500 is up 14.5%, and the NASDAQ is up 15.6%. The Money Wise guys discuss the market's volatility, particularly highlighting the NASDAQ's worst day since 2022, followed by a signif...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, Jeff kicks off the episode by providing a detailed market performance summary. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 287 points (0.7%), while the S&P 500 dropped by 110 points (2%) and the NASDAQ fell by 672 points (3.6%). Year-to-date, the Dow is up 6.9%, the S&P 500 has increased by 15.4%, and the NASDAQ is up 18.1%. The Money Wise guys discussed their cautious outlook due to recent significant run-ups, advising listeners to use a dollar-cost av...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The Money Wise guys are back in the studio after a break and as always, they start with an an overview of Wall Street’s performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an increase of 645 points, or 1.6%, while the S&P 500 was up by 48 points, or 0.9%. The NASDAQ also experienced a rise, gaining 46 points, or 0.2%. Year-to-date, the Dow Jones is up 6.1%, the S&P 500 has increased by 17.7%, and the NASDAQ has surged by 22.6%. During the week, significant market activity was observed, inc...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Money Wise guys are back in the studio and kicking off this week’s episode with an update on the financial markets for the week, year-to-date, and the second quarter of 2024. For the past week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 0.2%, the S&P 500 was up 0.1%, and the NASDAQ led the pack, rising 0.7%. Looking at the year-to-date performance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 3.7%, the S&P 500 has increased by 14.7%, and the NASDAQ is up 18.7%. For the second quarter ...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Money Wise, the Money Wise guys discuss the market performance for the past week, highlighting a 250-point decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, offset by gains in the S&P 500, up 85 points, and the NASDAQ, up 556 points, driven largely by tech sector strength. They note the NASDAQ reached a new all-time high, fueled by outstanding earnings from tech giants like Nvidia and Broadcom. The episode also explores Apple's resurgence, boosted by innovative advancements and...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The Money Wise guys kick off this newest episode with an update on the stock market's performance, highlighting a modest upward trend for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an increase of about 113 points or 0.3%, the S&P 500 rose by approximately 69 points or 1.3%, and the NASDAQ gained around 398 points or 2.4%. Despite these gains, year-to-date figures show more substantial growth, with the Dow up by 2.9%, the S&P by 12.1%, and the NASDAQ by 14.1%. The discussion then shif...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min
As always, we kick off this week’s episode with a review of the latest performance of major stock indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 383 points or 1%, the S&P 500 slightly dipped by 27 points or about 0.5%, and the NASDAQ decreased by 186 points or 1.1%. Despite these weekly losses, the year-to-date figures remain positive, with the Dow up by 2.6%, the S&P 500 by 10.6%, and the NASDAQ by 11.5%. May concluded with notable gains for all indices compared to the losses in ...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode of Money Wise, Jeff reports mixed performances among the major stock indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant drop of 934 points, or 2.3%, while the NASDAQ gained 235 points, or 1.4%, and the S&P 500 remained nearly flat. Despite these fluctuations, year-to-date figures show the Dow up by 3.7%, with the NASDAQ and S&P 500 achieving increases of 12.7% and 11.2%, respectively. The conversation delves into factors impacting the market, parti...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's episode, the Money Wise guys provide a positive update on the recent performance of major stock indices, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 491 points or 1.2%, the S&P 500 increasing by 81 points or 1.5%, and the NASDAQ rising by 345 points or 2.1%. Year-to-date figures show substantial gains, with both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ up by 11.2%. They also delve into recent economic reports that have influenced market sentiment, particularly the Consumer Price Index (CPI)...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min
