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The S&P 500 is near an all-time high, trading near 22x forward earnings. Waiting for a pullback seems sensible, but research shows it may not be the most productive approach.

Early 2026 has brought a non-stop barrage of news, from Venezuela to the Fed to Iran to domestic policy. For investors, it’s important to understand how markets react to these stories.

In Q3 2025, real GDP grew at an impressive 4.3% pace. But looking under the hood, three factors will provide clues about GDP growth in the months ahead.

Here are four essential factors that we believe will drive the direction of the economy and market as we begin the new year.

There are significant changes to the tax code for 2026. Here are some of the key updates and how they may impact your tax planning, investments and more.