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Market Minute ⏱️ 5/11/26: Mideast Talks Founder, But Markets Hold Up Mike Larson | Editor-in-Chief Stocks are hanging in despite a rise in oil tied to foundering Middle East deal talks. Gold and silver are mixed, while Treasuries are lower and the dollar is flat. Iran responded to the US’ memorandum of understanding over the weekend – and President Trump … Continue reading “Market Minute ⏱️: Mideast Talks Founder, But Markets Hold Up”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES May 7, 2026 Abel Era The New Operator in Omaha Call it “The Berkshire Baton”. There’s been a big hand-off at the trillion dollar company in Omaha. Mr. Warren Buffett has handed the reigns of Berkshire Hathaway to a new CEO, Mr. Greg Abel. This past weekend was the first Berkshire … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 5.7.26 Abel Era”

HAPPY 80th! BOOMERS This year the first born Baby Boomers turn 80. 2026 marks a massive demographic shift as the vanguard of the 76 million Baby Boomers officially becomes octogenarians (80 – 89 years old). Here’s to celebrating the milestone! Since they were born in 1946, those first “Boomers” have already outlived the current average U.S. life expectancy … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 4.23.26 Happy 80th! Boomers…”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES April 9, 2026 Follow-Through Day Buy low, sell high. All investors know that’s the profit plan. The logic should also include buy early, not late. No faulting the reasoning in that plan, but it is easier said than done. A risk reducing approach to investing early (and therefore low) is through … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 4.9.26 Follow-Through Day”

Quarterly Market Focus Podcast 1Q26 & 2Q26 Media Contact: John J. Gardner, CFP®, CPM® 888.985-PLAN blackhawkwealthadvisors.com jg@blackhawkwealthadvisors.com John Gardner, CFP®, CPM® is happy to announce his podcast – the Quarterly Market Focus . This quarterly podcast is a recap of the market’s highlights in the quarter just past and insights for the market in the quarter ahead. … Continue reading “The Quarterly Market Focus Podcast…”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES March 26, 2026 OIL Since the first strike of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, there hasn’t been a single news cycle where oil didn’t command front-page real estate. The war with Iran has caused a global “energy shock”. Because the conflict isn’t just a regional border dispute—it’s a … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 3.26.26 OIL”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES March 12, 2026 Wars Impact on Stock Markets When a crisis such as the Iran war breaks out, it is normal and natural for investors’ emotions to run wild. Fear of financial losses and the fog of war cloud stock market trading decisions. As normal as investors’ anxiousness is … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 3.12.26 Wars Impact on Stock Markets”

Today’s Market Update March 6, 2026 Up, Up and Down This week was a nervous one for most investors. Here’s my perspective on the ups and downs of this week’s market action. Perspective is essential for investors. This week’s financial market action is a reminder of that truth.  From a macro market perspective, this week could be … Continue reading “Today’s Market Update … Stocks Surge…”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES February 26, 2026 The State of The Market In the spirit of this week’s “State of The Union” address by the president, i thought it would be timely to share with you my view of the financial markets now. As the President addressed a Joint Session of Congress Tuesday night, … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 2.26.2026 The State of The Market Address”

The Great Handoff The 493 Take The Lead From The 7 Last Friday was an historical day for the American stock market. The excitement was the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow) closing above 50,000 for the first time in its 130 year existence. The party hats came out on CNBC – the stock channel – as … Continue reading “ERPE Excerpts 2.12.2026 The Great Handoff”