by Ben Hockema, CFP® | May 13, 2026 | Market Updates
Key Observations Global equities rebounded sharply in April. Strong Q1 corporate earnings, led by mega-cap technology, restored investor confidence after a turbulent start to the year shaped by the conflict with Iran. Diversification beyond U.S. large cap continued to...
by Ben Hockema, CFP® | Apr 13, 2026 | Market Updates
Key Observations In March Markets gave up much of the gains they had generated for the quarter as the Iranian conflict persisted. Stocks sold off on sentiment and rates rose based on inflation concerns. U.S. technology stocks, in particular software, pulled back the...
