Monthly Archives: May 2026

A few observations to start another week

A few charts to illuminate the start of another week. First, another look at the record overvaluation in tech and tech-related companies (dark blue below via topdowncharts.com) versus the S&P 500 traditional cyclicals (light blue) and defensive sectors (black) since … Continue reading

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Consumers are dead, long live AI!

Happy Friday! The S&P 500 has soared over 12% since the start of April, and 7% since the start of the Iran war, thanks to a +40% rebound in chip stocks. Half the rally has been accounted for by five … Continue reading

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Housing bust challenges retirement plans

The housing bubble and unaffordable pricing have thwarted the launch plans of new households over the past decade. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years in … Continue reading

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