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Volatility 411: Joe Tigay on Interest Rates, Market Movers, and More

The final week of September is often the most volatile in a historically unpredictable month, according to Joe Tigay of Equity Armor Investments and...

A Blue-Chip Update: Where do Amazon, Nike, and Meta Stand?

Core allocations should be highly correlated to core themes around the globe. Global consumer spending is 60% of the world’s $100 trillion GDP or $60 trillion per year.

A Five-Minute Consumer Focused Update

Core allocations should be highly correlated to core themes around the globe. Global consumer spending is 60% of the world’s $100 trillion GDP or $60 trillion per year.

Options Action: Brian Stutland Featured on CNBC

Brian Stutland of Equity Armor Investments and a portfolio manager for Rational Advisors recently joined CNBC to discuss volatility in the NASDAQ, options trading, and more. 

5 Minutes, 3 Topics, Consumer Focused.

Key Summary: • Chart of the Week: The market is not as expensive as the media describes it. • Brand update #1: Live Nation – robust demand continues & the stock is on sale. • Brand update #2: Uber – strong trends and the shift to profitability continues.

The Ripple Effect: September 10th, 2023

As we navigate the economic landscape, there are clear indications that the market is taking a well-deserved breather, cautiously eyeing potential trouble spots.

The Ripple Effect: September 10th, 2023

As we navigate the economic landscape, there are clear indications that the market is taking a well-deserved breather, cautiously eyeing potential trouble spots.

A Five-Minute Consumer Trends Update

if the S&P 500 Index has generated an annualized return of roughly 8-10% over the long-term, leading companies serving important industries should, in theory, generate 300bps+ more over long periods of time. Understanding this and investing for it offers investors a long-term edge.

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