by Ben Hockema | Jul 29, 2026 | Investing, Market Updates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_G3itezd9w Summary The first half of 2026 produced strong returns across global equities, led by developed and emerging international markets. While geopolitical tensions and market volatility have remained in focus, corporate earnings...
by Ben Hockema | Jul 9, 2026 | Personal Finance
I’m not going to make you wait too long. Short answer, YES. Slightly more nuanced answer: every married couple has one. As celebrity divorce lawyer James Sexton says, “Everyone has a prenup – either one created by you and your spouse or one created for you by...
by Ben Hockema | Jul 9, 2026 | Market Updates
Key Observations June offered a constructive test of portfolio diversification. Large cap U.S. stocks and emerging markets softened while small caps, developed market equities, and fixed income produced positive returns. The SpaceX IPO was a pivotal moment for private...
by Ben Hockema | Jun 11, 2026 | Tax Planning
A wave of potential or widely discussed future high-profile IPOs (e.g., SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, if pursued) are generating significant investor interest. These are companies with strong growth narratives, dominant positions in emerging industries, and a level of...
by Ben Hockema | Jun 8, 2026 | Market Updates
Key Observations Global equities continued to push higher in May, bolstered by strong Q1 corporate earnings and an acceleration in enthusiasm surrounding AI. Emerging markets led the way, on the back of strong gains in Korea and Taiwan. Equity markets appear...
