Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

It was a hectic week on Wall Street as investors contended with heightened tensions in the Middle East, awaited the largest IPO in history, and received elevated inflation readings.  The US and Iran appear to be very close to extending a fragile ceasefire, but as I...

Roth IRA Conversions Do Not Count for Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility

By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst If a person wants to make a Roth IRA contribution, there are two primary hurdles to get over. First, a person must have taxable compensation to make the contribution. Items like W-2 wages, commissions, professional fees or bonuses...
Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

The S&P 500 was unable to make it a 10th straight week of gains as the market pulled back sharply late in the week amid a sense that the AI trade may have gone too far, too fast.  Technology issues were absolutely hammered on Thursday and Friday after...