“The investor’s chief problem and even his worst enemy is likely to be himself.” — Benjamin Graham  Quite often, markets remind us that uncertainty is simply part of investing. Our behavior, emotions, and how we react to them matter far more than

Rebalancing keeps a diversified portfolio aligned with its targets by trimming outperformers and adding to underperformers. Focus Partners’ Chief Investment Officer of Systematic Strategies Kevin Grogan shares how this strategy can help mitigate risk, maintain discipline, and help investors stay

The U.S. strikes on Iranian targets mark a significant military escalation and raise the risk of a broader regional conflict, adding to an already strained geopolitical backdrop shaped by strategic competition, energy security concerns, and recurring instability.  The seriousness of this

Over the weekend, the United States and allied forces attacked Iran. Conflict in the Middle East continues. Lately (and sadly), this has become the norm of unsettling headlines.   Consider recent examples: Russia invaded Ukraine, terrorist attacks, missile strikes, civil wars, and even regional conflicts, such as with ICE.  If you watch the news, it’s likely you won’t miss these events. Depending on

Market efficiency tells us that prices, at any given time, reflect the collective judgment of millions of investors. It is a comforting idea, but it also means that when the largest companies dominate market returns, those valuations embody a great

After a rocky start to the second quarter, marked by tariff headlines, shaky consumer confidence, and market volatility, markets ended the quarter much higher than they began. The S&P 500 gained 10.9%, fully recovering from April’s dip, and finishing the first