Money Wise

This week on Money Wise, the “three amigos” take over hosting duties to break down another relatively quiet but technically meaningful week on Wall Street. The Dow dipped slightly by 0.16%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.47%, and the NASDAQ fell just 0.27%. Year-to-date, the major indexes are still in negative territory, with the Dow down 3%, the S&P down 3.8%, and the NASDAQ down 7.2%. Despite the...

This week on Money Wise, the guys recap another positive stretch for markets as the Dow climbed 1,204 points (3%), the S&P 500 rose 161 points (2.9%), and the NASDAQ jumped 595 points (3.4%). Despite ongoing tariff worries, the indexes continue to recover from earlier declines. Year-to-date, the Dow remains down 2.9%, the S&P 500 is off 3.3%, and the NASDAQ is still down 6.9%. April itself...

This week on Money Wise, the team recaps a strong rebound for the markets. The Dow rose 971 points (2.5%), the S&P 500 gained 243 points (4.6%), and the NASDAQ jumped 1,096 points (6.7%). Year-to-date losses are still present—with the Dow down 5.7%, the S&P down 6.1%, and the NASDAQ down 10%—but the gap from all-time highs is closing. The S&P and Dow are each about 10–11% off their hig...

This week on Money Wise, the team recaps another choppy stretch for the markets as the Dow dropped 1,070 points (2.7%), the S&P 500 fell 81 points (1.5%), and the NASDAQ lost 438 points (2.6%). Year-to-date, losses continue to deepen with the Dow down 8%, the S&P 500 down 10.2%, and the NASDAQ down 15.7%. The Money Wise guys agree that we remain in the thick of what they’re calling a “tari...

As always, the Money Wise guys kick off this week with a look into the numbers from Wall Street. Thankfully, the markets delivered a dramatic turnaround, with the Dow up 1,898 points (5%), the S&P 500 gaining 289 points (5.7%), and the NASDAQ soaring 1,137 points (7.3%). While year-to-date numbers remain negative—Dow down 5.5%, S&P 500 down 8.8%, and NASDAQ down 13.4%—the guys unpack what...

This week, the Money Wise guys focus on one of the most volatile market stretches in recent memory, as the Dow dropped 3,269 points (7.9%), the S&P 500 fell 507 points (9.1%), and the NASDAQ plunged 1,735 points (10%). Year-to-date numbers now show steep losses, with the Dow down 9.9%, the S&P down 13.7%, and the NASDAQ down 19.3%. The team zero in on what they dubbed the “tariff tantrum,”...

This week, the Money Wise guys analyze a volatile market week, with the Dow down 1%, the S&P 500 down 1.5%, and the NASDAQ dropping 2.6%. A “buyer strike” seemed evident, with the last three trading days seeing unusually low volume, suggesting traders are waiting for clarity on April 2—dubbed "Liberation Day"—when new tariff policies may take shape. The discussion highlights how sent...

The Money Wise guys open this week’s episode with a look at last week's market performance, which saw a modest rebound. The Dow climbed 497 points (1.2%), the S&P 500 added 29 points (0.5%), and the NASDAQ rose 30 points (0.2%). Despite the uptick, year-to-date numbers remain in the red: the Dow is down 1.3%, the S&P 500 is down 3.6%, and the NASDAQ is down 7.9%. The discussion focuses on...

The Money Wise guys return this week to analyze another rough stretch for the markets, with the Dow falling 1,114 points (3.1%), the S&P 500 losing 131 points (2.3%), and the NASDAQ dropping 442 points (2.4%). Year-to-date, the numbers continue to slide, with the Dow now down 2.5%, the S&P 500 down 4.1%, and the NASDAQ sinking 8.1%. The discussion opens with a thought-provoking quote from...

The Money Wise guys break down another tough week for the markets, with the Dow dropping 1,039 points (2.4%), the S&P 500 falling 184 points (3.1%), and the NASDAQ sliding 651 points (3.5%). Year-to-date, the Dow remains slightly positive (+0.6%), but the S&P 500 (-1.9%) and NASDAQ (-5.8%) have dipped further into negative territory. With the market entering a correction phase, the discuss...

The Money Wise guys wrap up February with a look at market performance, noting a mixed week where the Dow rose 413 points (1%), while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ fell 1% and 3.5%, respectively. February was historically in line with expectations as a weak month, with all three major indexes closing lower—down 1.6% (Dow), 1.4% (S&P 500), and 4% (NASDAQ). Despite recent declines, year-to-date num...

The Money Wise guys kicked off the weekend by diving into Wall Street's numbers for the past week. The Dow fell 1,118 points (2.5%), the S&P 500 slid 102 points (1.7%), and the NASDAQ dropped 503 points (2.5%), even though year-to-date gains remain modestly positive—with the Dow at 2.1%, the S&P 500 at 2.2%, and the NASDAQ at 1.1%. The market also experienced a notable "Friday attack,...

The Money Wise Guys kick off this week’s podcast with a market recap, highlighting a strong performance across major indexes. The Dow rose 243 points (0.5%), the S&P 500 gained 89 points (1.5%), and the NASDAQ jumped 503 points (2.6%), with all three maintaining solid year-to-date gains. The discussion touches on technicals, noting that the S&P 500 has been stuck in a sideways trading rang...

The Money Wise guys are back at it again, and this past week showed a mixed market, with the Dow slipping 241 points (-0.5%), the S&P 500 declining 14.5 points (-0.2%), and the NASDAQ dropping 104 points (-0.5%). Despite the losses, year-to-date gains remain solid, with the Dow up 4.1%, the S&P 500 up 2.5%, and the NASDAQ up 1.1%. The discussion highlights continued market volatility, part...

The Money Wise guys are back in the studio and as always, the team kicks off this week’s episode by breaking down a volatile market week, with the Dow gaining 120 points (+0.3%) while the S&P 500 fell 61 points (-1%) and the NASDAQ dropped 327 points (-1.6%). Despite the week’s losses, all three indices remain positive year-to-date, with the Dow up 4.7%, the S&P 500 up 2.7%, and the NASDAQ...

The Money Wise guys are back with another look at last week’s numbers from Wall Street, with the Dow Jones rising 936 points (+2.2%), the S&P 500 gaining 105 points (+1.7%), and the NASDAQ climbing 324 points (+1.7%). Year-to-date, the markets are showing steady gains, with the Dow up 4.4%, the S&P 500 up 3.7%, and the NASDAQ up 3.3%. The conversation highlights a notable shift in market d...

This week, the Money Wise guys discuss a strong market rebound, with the Dow rising 1,150 points (+3.7%), the S&P 500 gaining 170 points (+2.9%), and the NASDAQ climbing 469 points (+2.4%). With all three major indices turning positive for the year, the team attributes the rally to lower Treasury yields and favorable CPI and PPI reports. Early earnings reports, particularly from banks, were so...

The Money Wise guys are back with a brand new episode this week. As always, they begin with a break down of Wall Street’s performance this past week, with the Dow Jones dropping 1.86%, the S&P 500 declining 1.94%, and the NASDAQ falling 2.34% for the week. Year-to-date, all three indices remain slightly negative, with the Dow down 1.42%, the S&P 500 down 0.91%, and the NASDAQ down 0.77%. T...

As 2024 comes to a close, the Money Wise guys take a closer look at the year’s final numbers and a challenging December for the markets. The Dow Jones fell 260 points (-0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 28 points (-0.5%), and the NASDAQ declined 100 points (-0.5%) for the week. Despite the weak December performance—attributed to Federal Reserve actions dampening the anticipated "Santa Claus rall...

In this week’s episode, the Wise Money guys review a turbulent week on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones falling 988 points (-2.3%), the S&P 500 declining 120 points (-2%), and the NASDAQ dropping 354 points (-1.8%). Despite the weekly losses, year-to-date gains remain strong, with the Dow up 13.7%, the S&P 500 up 24.3%, and the NASDAQ up 30.4%. The team reflects on the market's reaction to...

In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys dive into Wall Street’s recent performance, highlighting the Dow’s 1.8% drop, the S&P 500’s modest 0.6% decline, and the NASDAQ’s 0.3% gain. Year-to-date, the Dow remains up 16.3%, the S&P 500 has climbed 26.9%, and the NASDAQ continues to lead with a 32.7% increase. The discussion shifts to the recent seven-day losing streak for the Dow—somethin...

In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys reflect on Wall Street’s recent performance, highlighting the Dow’s 0.6% drop last week, alongside gains of 1% in the S&P 500 and 3.3% in the NASDAQ. Year-to-date, the Dow is up 18.4%, the S&P 500 is up 27.7%, and the NASDAQ has climbed 32.3%. They discuss November's strong numbers, with the Dow rising 7.5%, the S&P gaining nearly 5.75%, and...

Nvidia Joins the Dow, Market Fuel & Equity Index Annuities In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss Nvidia’s addition to the Dow, what will continue to fuel the current bull market, and last week’s numbers from Wall Street. The Dow was up 2.0%, the S&P 500 was up 1.7%, and the NASDAQ was up 1.7%. YTD the Dow is up 17.5%, the S&P 500 is up 25.1%, and the NASDAQ is up 26.6%. T...

Coming Off the Trump Bump Sugar-High, Fed Chatter & A Market Pullback In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss a market pullback as we come down from the “Trump Bump”, what the Fed is saying about interest rates, and the animal spirits of capitalism. First, let’s look at last week’s numbers from Wall Street, which saw the Dow down 1.2%, the S&P 500 down 2.1%, and the NASDAQ down...

Rare Conviction Buying, Spiking Indices, and Historic Gains Post-Election In this week’s episode, the Money Wise guys discuss how the markets reacted to the presidential election, including conviction buys, historic spikes, and a level of volume rarelyt seen. First, let’s review the numbers from Wall Street. Last week, the Dow was up 4.6%, the S&P 500 was up 4.7%, and the NASDAQ was up 5.7%. Y...