While earnings declined year over year in the third quarter, results still exceeded expectations. Tariffs, ongoing policy uncertainty, and slower global growth have led to this earnings lull, but we remain optimistic that earnings growth bottomed last quarter and is poised to accelerate.

U.S. stocks’ rally paused this week as investors processed another batch of trade headlines.

We expect steady growth in the U.S. economy and corporate profits in 2020.

U.S. stocks rallied for the sixth consecutive week, notching new record highs along the way.

We expect a strong U.S. labor market and solid consumer spending to fend off a recessionary environment.

U.S. stocks rallied for the fifth consecutive week, notching new record highs along the way.

The S&P 500 Index reached a fresh new high October 28, eclipsing the previous high of 3,025 set July 26, 2019.

U.S. stocks finally reached new highs in their fourth straight week of gains.

In the spirit of Halloween, we discuss some of the tricks and treats that might spook the markets between now and year-end.

U.S. stocks gained for a third straight week, and the S&P 500 Index brushed record highs.