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Stock Market Volatility & the “Animal Spirits” Rally

This article from “A Wealth of Common Sense” discusses recent unpredictable stock market performance. It covers a tumultuous month, highlighting bear market rallies, changes in tariffs, Amazon’s strategies, earnings updates, conference insights, and a Netflix recommendation. The piece delves into the complexities of market behavior and investor sentiment, often driven by what is referred to as “animal spirits,” referring to market psychology.

stock market, investment, returns, finance, economics

The Historical Likelihood of 10% Stock Market Returns

This article from A Wealth of Common Sense examines the historical probability of achieving returns of 10% or greater in the stock market. It likely analyzes historical data and trends to provide insights into the likelihood of such returns, potentially discussing factors that influence them and offering context for investors.

investing, portfolio diversification, s&p 500, market analysis, investment strategy

Equal Weight Investing: A Conversation with an Expert

This article summarizes a discussion with Nick Kalivas from Invesco about equal weight investing. The conversation covers the research behind this strategy, the issue of concentration within the S&P 500, market flows during a selloff in 2025, and the performance of various investment factors. The focus is on understanding the mechanics and implications of equal weighting as an investment approach.