by Shauna Newton | Jul 7, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA For more than two decades, SpaceX relied exclusively on private capital markets. That changed in June 2026, when the company completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. The offering raised approximately $75 billion and...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 26, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA Continued weakness in technology stocks weighed on markets this week, with both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq finishing in the red. The Dow, which has much less technology exposure, was the only major index to finish the week...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 18, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA This week, the Fed’s Open Market Committee concluded its first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. As anticipated, the Fed held rates steady at a target range of 3.50%–3.75%, with no dissent. With that decision widely expected, markets...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 12, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA After markets started the week on shaky footing, all major equity indexes finished higher following a Thursday and Friday rally driven by news of a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran. As a result, oil prices fell to their lowest...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 5, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA With earnings season now in the rearview, economic data releases — particularly those centered on employment — have been the main focus for investors this week. This week’s data was broadly consistent with other recent indicators pointing to a...
by Shauna Newton | May 15, 2026 | Market Commentary
Author: Davis Finke, CFA On Wednesday, Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Federal Reserve chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. Warsh previously served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has since been vocal about his...
