“The aim is to make money, not be right.” -Ned Davis, founder of Ned Davis Research Hello from Orlando! We are all here for our annual Excell conference and it has been a ton of fun. One of the best parts about this conference is our number of amazing guests. Well, yesterday we were …
Ryan Detrick
September 11, 2024
Tune in for our centennial celebration! In this special milestone episode, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of Facts vs Feelings with a live audience and special guest Tom Lee, Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Together with hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global …
Ryan Detrick
September 11, 2024
“Summer has come and passed, the innocent can never last, wake me up when September ends.” -Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day August was quite the rollercoaster, but in the end the S&P 500 added 2.3% for its fourth consecutive monthly gain. On top of that, all four months gained at least …
Ryan Detrick
September 3, 2024
“Why did God create economists? To make weather forecasters look good.” -Old economist joke Two things to think about today. 1.) Since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) ended 15 years ago our economy has been in a recession only 1.1% of the time. 2.) The Dow Jones Industrial Average started trading on May 26, 1896, …
Ryan Detrick
August 28, 2024
Understanding today’s economy requires a keen eye on labor markets, Federal Reserve policies, and fiscal strategies. How do these factors interplay to shape the financial landscape? What practical advice can help investors stay grounded amid market noise? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist …
Ryan Detrick
August 28, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial industry, offering both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. How is AI being integrated specifically into financial services? What are the potential risks and rewards of this technology? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, …
Ryan Detrick
August 21, 2024
“We’re going streaking! We’re going up the quad and to the gymnasium.” -Frank the Tank in Old School The fears of two weeks ago have significantly calmed down and stocks are now streaking. Unlike watching Frank the Tank, we all want to see these streaks. The S&P 500 was higher all five days of the …
Ryan Detrick
August 20, 2024
The month of August can often bring unexpected market volatility, and in this release we touch on the reasons behind it and how investors can stay prepared. In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, explore the recurring phenomenon of August market …
Ryan Detrick
August 14, 2024
“What is it about August?” George H.W. Bush after his second consecutive summer vacation was disrupted in August, once when Iraq invaded Kuwait and the other the 1991 Soviet Union coup Are we having fun yet? Last week saw some of the most volatility we’ve seen in years, with the S&P 500 down 3% on …
Ryan Detrick
August 13, 2024
How do you know when to stay the course or press the panic button during market volatility? In this special episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, chat with Barry Gilbert, CFA®, Ph.D. Vice President, Asset Allocation Strategist at Carson Group, and Grant …
Ryan Detrick
August 7, 2024