A 4.5% drop in one day is rare, but it doesn’t have to derail your plan. Doug Johnson, CFA, and Matt Calme, CFP®, explain what drove the sell-off, how HCM portfolios are positioned, and what you can do now.
In our Q4 2026 market update, Senior Investment Strategist Doug Johnson explains how strong earnings and rising profit margins are supporting stocks despite a hawkish Fed and AI bubble fears. He also covers why bonds may offer their best risk/return profile in years.
In this month's HCM Market Brief, Doug Johnson, CFA, and Dan Rinck, APMA, discuss the key trends shaping the second half of the year, including the outlook for artificial intelligence, interest rates, diversification, and where they see the greatest opportunities going forward.
The video focuses on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how potential disruptions could affect oil prices, inflation expectations, and international markets.
Is the market still being driven by a handful of tech stocks—or is something bigger happening beneath the surface? In our January 2026 Market Update, Doug Johnson, CFA and Dan Rinck break down why broad market strength, improving earnings, and shifting leadership could set the stage for another constructive year ahead.
Markets in October were driven largely by shifting expectations around interest rates, inflation trends, and corporate earnings, leading to periods of volatility but signs of cautious optimism. Advisors emphasized staying disciplined, focusing on long-term strategy, and recognizing that short-term market movement often reflects changing economic narratives rather than fundamental shifts in long-term investment outcomes.