Author, Montecito Capital Management The market ended the week on a shaky note, with the S&P 500 and Dow each down around 1.9 percent, and the Nasdaq off roughly 2.7 percent. The week started with a bit of optimism, as
Market Update & Our Portfolio Positioning (After Market 11/18/25) Author: Montecito Capital Management We wanted to share an update on recent market action, especially in light of the past couple of weeks’ volatility. In essence, after hitting recent highs, the
Author: Montecito Capital Management The week ending November 14, 2025, brought a mixed performance across the major U.S. equity benchmarks: the S&P 500 edged up about +0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose approximately +0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped by
Author: Montecito Capital Management Introduction: Managing money can feel overwhelming at times—juggling bills, planning for the future, and still trying to enjoy life today. Many of us want financial stability without sacrificing the moments that make life meaningful. The
Market Insights: What 2026 Could Hold for the S&P 500 High Hopes, High Valuations: Can Earnings Deliver What the Market Already Believes? Author: Montecito Capital Management Summary: Analysts remain broadly optimistic that easing inflation, rising productivity, and potential Federal
November: A Historically Strong Month for Stocks Author: Montecito Capital Management As we move into November, history offers a reason for cautious optimism. Looking back nearly a century, this month has delivered the strongest average returns of the year for