As the government freeze stalls new issues, pent-up demand may spark a flurry of activity once the IPO market reopens. Here’s why the government shutdown has also halted IPOs, and what it could mean for savvy equity investors.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged 6.7% over the past week, hitting record highs following the ruling party’s selection of pro-business Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Are you too late to catch the rally? Let’s take a look.

After the Fed’s recent 25 basis point rate cut, U.S. equities surged to all-time highs. Economic resilience and monetary easing seem to be driving markets to embrace risk again. But how well has that risk translated into returns? Let’s look at a few different investment styles to see how they’ve fared lately.

After years of underperformance relative to U.S. markets, international equities are staging a strong comeback in 2025. 

Despite the numerous headlines around potential stagflation and recession, the U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength and stability. While growth has cooled from its post-pandemic highs, the data points to a controlled normalization. Here’s what’s happening, and what it means for your portfolio...