by Brad Hoppmann | Jan 11, 2025 | Article, TradeSmart Weekly
The Market Faces a Reality Check as Jobs Data Shifts the Rate Cut Narrative Ordinarily, a robust labor market is a positive signal, reflecting strong consumer spending and business expansion. However, in the current economic climate—where the Federal Reserve’s stance...
by Brad Hoppmann | Jan 2, 2025 | Article
Stocks Celebrate a Blockbuster Run: Can the Party Continue in 2025? The stock market wrapped up 2024 with a bang, delivering its best two-year streak in nearly a quarter-century. The S&P 500 surged 23%, marking a dazzling 57 record-high closes. Powered by a...
by Brad Hoppmann | Dec 2, 2024 | Article
Tech Takes the Lead as the Santa Rally Gains Steam December has arrived, and markets are leaning heavily into technology stocks, breathing fresh life into Big Tech and megacap leaders. After a November rally driven by smaller stocks and undervalued sectors, the...
by Brad Hoppmann | Nov 1, 2024 | Article
by Brad Hoppmann | Oct 1, 2024 | Article
As we move into the final quarter of 2024, it’s an exciting time to assess the market’s pulse and adjust our portfolio to capture the most promising opportunities. All of our portfolio decisions this month are powered by advanced algorithms that help us...
by Brad Hoppmann | Aug 31, 2024 | Article
Celebrate Your Victories, But Stay Ready to Take Profits As I reflect on our recent trading successes at TradeSmart, I’m reminded of an amazing experience I had this year coaching my son’s flag football team. We went undefeated in the regular season—no losses....
