By: Steve Bruce One of the most effective ways to evaluate the internal health of the stock market is to compare the S&P 500 with the S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index. While both indices track the same 500 companies, their construction differs in a way that reveals an important story about market breadth, concentration risk, and […]
By: Steve Bruce Bitcoin has once again reminded investors of its defining characteristic: volatility. After declining in seven of the last eight trading days, Bitcoin has fallen more than 40% from its most recent all-time high, placing it firmly in bear market territory by traditional definitions. While sharp price swings are not unusual for digital […]
By Steve Bruce As 2026 gets underway, equity markets are showing early signs of strength. The S&P 500 closed January in positive territory, marking its third consecutive positive January—an outcome that historically has carried meaningful implications for the rest of the year. This development activates one of the market’s most widely discussed seasonal indicators: the […]