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Visual Capitalist: Where Incomes Are Rising Fastest By State
Where Income Growth Is Accelerating — And Why It Matters Over the past five years, U.S. household income has grown at a historically strong pace — but the gains haven’t been evenly distributed. Nationally, median household income rose from $68,700 in 2019 to $83,730 in 2024 — a 21.9% increase (nominal, not adjusted for inflation). […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended February 13
Jobs resilience U.S. jobs growth exceeded expectations, helping to ease recent concerns about labor market weakness. The gain of 130,000 jobs in January was more than double the number that most economists had forecast and up from 48,000 in December. January’s unemployment rate slipped to 4.3% from 4.4% the previous month. Inflation moderation Friday’s […]
Lord Abbett: The Factors Supporting A Bullish Case For 2026
A Bullish Outlook for Equities in 2026: What’s Supporting the Market? After a strong year for global equities, investors are asking an important question: Can the momentum continue into 2026? While markets are never without risk, several key forces suggest that the foundation for continued equity strength remains intact. A Strong Backdrop for Stocks Equity […]
Visual Capitalist: 3 Key Tax Changes For U.S. Investors In 2026
3 Important Tax Changes Investors Should Watch in 2026 Tax laws change frequently, and 2026 is shaping up to be another year with meaningful updates. Several federal adjustments could affect deductions, estate planning strategies, and retirement contributions — making this a good time to review your financial plan. Here are three notable tax changes U.S. […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended February 6
Bifurcated market U.S. large-cap value stocks widened their year-to-date performance lead over growth stocks, marking a shift from the growth style’s dominance in recent years. A value benchmark finished 2.2% higher for the week while its growth counterpart fell 2.0% Tech trouble Stocks started and ended the week with rallies, helping to offset sell-offs on […]
LPL: A Cold January, But The Stock Barometer Remains Positive
A Cold January, but the Stock Barometer Remains Positive Adam Turnquist | Chief Technical Strategist Last Updated: January 27, 2026 As a wave of inclement weather sweeps across much of the U.S., investors are also navigating a seasonally important period for markets. Much like winter storms can influence travel patterns and economic activity early in […]
Visual Capitalist: The Pyramid Of S&P500 Returns
The Pyramid of S&P 500 Returns: 152 Years of Market Performance Key Takeaways The S&P 500 has finished in positive territory the majority of the years since 1871. 2026 could mark the fourth consecutive year of gains, which has been rarely seen throughout the S&P 500’s history. Wall Street strategists expect an average return of […]
John Hanccok: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended January 30
January gain The U.S. stock market maintained modestly positive momentum in January, with each of the three major indexes posting monthly gains of monthly gains of around 1% to 2%. For the S&P 500, it was the eighth positive monthly result out of the past nine; for the Dow, it was the ninth positive month in […]
LPL: Assessing The Early-Year Rotation
From Market Giants to Broader Leadership: Early Signs of a 2026 Rotation As 2026 gets underway, one of the most notable developments in financial markets is a shift in leadership beneath the surface. After years of dominance by a narrow group of mega-cap technology stocks, the opening weeks of the year suggest a broader set […]
Visual Capitalist: 4 Key Themes Defining Markets
Market Outlook: Four Forces Shaping Global Markets in 2026 As investors look ahead to 2026, the forces influencing markets are already taking shape. From geopolitical realignments to the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, the coming year will be defined by how several powerful trends intersect—not by any single factor acting alone. Below are four themes […]