Market Timing or Strategic Investing: Building a Resilient Portfolio

Trying to time the market is a gamble—predicting the bottom and the peak is nearly impossible. Instead, we recommend focus on strong fundamentals and strategic portfolio design.
July 2024 Market Minute

For July, the Henssler Financial Research Analysts are keeping a close eye on signs of weakening in the labor market, a slowdown in housing, and if inflation continues to weigh on retail sales.
Real Estate Roundup: Feeling the Impact of Higher Rates

The national median price of existing homes hit a record $407,600 in April 2024, despite high borrowing costs. Learn about the key factors influencing these contrasting markets and their impact on the broader economy.
What Stubborn Inflation Could Mean for the U.S. Economy

It’s important to keep in mind that the most dangerous battle against inflation seems to have been won. The issue now is that there has been upward movement during the first three months of 2024.
May 2024 Market Minute

Our Research Analysts are keeping a close eye on the commodities market, the 10-year Treasury and tensions with China for the month of May.
Interest Rates Stand Still: A Look at the Factors Holding Back Cuts in 2024

This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and fellow Research Analysts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Jacob Keen, CFA, take a deeper dive into the trends seen in the stock market, economy, and the possibility of stagflation.
What to Know About T Plus 1 Trade Settlement

Settlement cycles on U.S. stocks and other securities will shift from two business days to one. Securities affected include stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, certain mutual funds, real estate investment trusts, and MLPs traded on U.S. exchanges.
Navigating Economic Storms: 10 Strategies for Business Survival and Success

Amid the challenges of high interest rates, mounting consumer debt, and fears of a recession lies an opportunity for businesses to not only survive but thrive. We provide 10 actionable tips for success.
April 2024 Market Minute

In April, our Research Analysts are paying attention to first-quarter earnings, The Fed’s actions on inflations, and the Fab 4 stocks responsible for half of the S&P’s first-quarter advance.
Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?

Increases in labor productivity are typically driven by improved tools and technology, more efficient processes and organizations, and increased worker experience, education, and training; however, can it sustain the U.S. economy?