Forget the S&P. Real Assets Are Leading 2026
Listed real assets are outpacing US equities through the first four months of 2026, and the leadership is broad-based.
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10 Stocks that Drove the S&P 500's Drop. The Rebound Has Broader Shoulders.
Same index, different engine. The S&P 500 index is back at record highs, but the stocks driving these highs aren't the ones that caused the lows.
The Economy Is Fine. So Why Does Nobody Feel That Way?
The University of Michigan just won the NCAA Championship. So, what better time to check in on another of Michigan’s flagship productions?
The 60/40 Portfolio Had a Bad Quarter. Again.
U.S. equities fell -3.87% in Q1. Uncomfortable indeed, but not yet considered a correction – typically defined by a 10% decline from market peak.
The Great Rotation… Confirmed?
As Q1 2026 closes, the style box tells the story clearly. Large-cap growth, the market's dominant force for years, has led the selloff.
Pullbacks Are Common, Progress Is Persistent: The S&P 500 in Perspective
In 2026 equities have delivered an eventful ride, with volatility picking up in recent weeks amid geopolitical tensions.