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The Great Gig in the Sky: The Euphoric Rise of U.S. Large Caps (2009-2025) (That soaring vocal improvisation? It’s the market’s siren song, luring investors to heavenly highs while whispering warnings...
View ArticleRecession: The Business Cycle’s Jagged Little Pill
Recession & the Business Cycle: How Investors Navigate Each Phase Recession is admittedly a scary word. It evokes emotions that range from fear to trepidation to frustration. It creates job loss,...
View ArticleDe-Dollarization and the Rise of “Currency Alts”
Walk of Life: Worries About the Dollar Hypothetically, the upcoming book could be titled something like “The Death of the Dollar”, the topic would be timely, catchy and relevant. Core arguments would...
View ArticleNevermind the Splash – The Power of a Consistent Plan
Your Financial Plan’s Top Hit: Consistency Managing your finances today has never been more involved than it is today. With the evolution of buying and holding mutual funds turning into a conscious...
View ArticleReady For It: Diversification in a “Home Bias” World
Taylor Swift concluded “The Eras Tour” in December 2024, marking the end of a cultural phenomenon. The tour lasted for two years, spanned 149 shows in 51 different cities, and broke the record for the...
View ArticleHot Fuss: The Rise of Alternative Investments
From Underground to Main Stage: The Evolution of Alternative Investments Once an underground act known only to insiders, alternative investments have taken the main stage, much like Hot Fuss, The...
View ArticleMarket Outlook 2026: Is Your Portfolio Ready for a Market Remix?
The Ultimate Remix of 2025 Events Inspired by Relevant Music From Past Decades At Walkner Condon, we’ve always believed that the economy has a rhythm all its own. Sometimes it’s a steady, predictable...
View ArticleNavigating a Career Change In Your 50’s: Three Financial Questions That Must...
I’m on a plane, traveling back from a finance industry conference and I started to reflect on client conversations over the past few years. There are similar themes that are prevalent in most...
View Article5 Catalysts We’re Watching in 2026
The decade of the 2020s has already been remarkable in many ways: The events of this decade have influenced our lives in ways that are still being understood, both personally and financially. With an...
View ArticleWhat Happens to My Exact Sciences Stock After the Abbott Acquisition?
Wondering what happens to your Exact Sciences (EXAS) stock after Abbott’s acquisition? Learn how the cash payout works, what happens to vested and unvested shares, and key tax implications for employees.
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