This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Weekly Market Navigator, Jan 26, 2026
Equity markets were marginally lower last week. After a Tuesday sell-off sparked by geopolitical concerns, markets made their way higher over the rest of the week. Fixed income markets were mixed, with Treasury yields rising slightly.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published January 26, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Jan 20, 2026
Breadth was the positive story in equity markets (though it was masked by weaker headline returns for the major large-cap indices). An example was the small-cap Russell 2000, which continued its recent strong performance, rising 2 percent. Markets reacted to earnings and economic reports that showed sticky inflation and strong consumer spending.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published January 20, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Jan 12, 2026
Equity markets rallied, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Russell 2000 all closing at record highs as market breadth continued to expand. With employment data weaker than expected, investors continued to believe that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will reduce interest rates this year.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published January 12, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Jan 5, 2026
In a holiday-shortened trading week, the lackluster performance of U.S. equities was the theme. All major indices declined, with the Nasdaq, down 1.5 percent, being the worst performing.
Growth-oriented stocks came under pressure, as investors once again rotated into more economically sensitive stocks like energy. Treasuries declined as well, as yields on the 10-year bond rose 5 basis points to just under 4.2 percent.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published January 5, 2026.
Quarterly Market Navigator, Dec 31, 2025
December was a mixed month for markets due to a late month sell-off. Despite the volatility to end the period, 2025 was still a strong year for investors, as most major stock indices notched double-digit returns for the year. Looking ahead, continued economic growth and market appreciation are expected throughout 2026.
Quick Hits:
1. Beyond the Headlines: Mixed December Caps Off Strong Year
2. Falling Interest Rates: Stocks and Bonds Benefit
3. Economic Report Updates: Solid Growth with Potential Risks
4. Looking Ahead: Continued Growth and Appreciation
Click here to read the full quarterly market navigator published December 31, 2025.