Earnings Growth Stays Strong, Inflation Remains in Focus, & Equity Index Annuities

The Money Wise guys are back in the studio to break down what’s really driving markets – not just the headlines. This past week markets continued climbing higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq once again closing at new all-time highs. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.2%, while the S&P 500 rose roughly 2.3% and the Nasdaq surged approximately 4.4%. Year to date, the Dow is now up 3.2%, the S&P 500 has gained 8.1%, and the Nasdaq leads the major indexes with a 12.9% return. The guys note that market momentum continues to […]