Posts by Alec Young

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Don’t Miss the Midterm Election Year Rally

Don’t Miss the Midterm Election Year Rally

Stocks have been hostage to geopolitical headlines. Financial conditions are tightening as rising oil prices push up interest rates and the dollar. Thankfully, visibility on a credible offramp to the Iran conflict seems to be gradually emerging. It’s been a tough market, but the good news is market volatility always creates great buying opportunities. The… Read more »

High Oil and Surging Volatility Will Not Derail the Stock Market

High Oil and Surging Volatility Will Not Derail the Stock Market

Our 2026 Outlook warned to brace for an uptick in volatility. It’s here. We’ve also seen a massive spike in energy prices. Taken together, equities are struggling. But it’s not all bad news. High oil and surging volatility will not derail the stock market. Let’s unpack the environment. Macro uncertainty is sky high. Iran is… Read more »

Surging Earnings and Margins Signal a Big Bet on Cyclical Stocks

Surging Earnings and Margins Signal a Big Bet on Cyclical Stocks

We know stocks follow earnings. We also know margin expansion leads to beefy bottom lines. This is a powerful combo. Surging earnings and margins signal a big bet on cyclical stocks. Today we’ll unpack both the earnings and margin expansion picture. Turns out, there’s a monster opportunity for 2026. We’ll also highlight the best sectors… Read more »