Brian J. Friedman, Pillar Group / Equitable Advisors, LLC

08/07/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Monthly Market Insights | August 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, adding 0.32 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged down 0....

08/05/2026

Check out LPL's monthly client letter for August 2026. https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/c82f7341-bd73-401c-bd8b-c0ce58b30b9b.pdf

08/04/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Constructive on Stocks in the Second Half as AI Debate Continues ". https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/828c1175-d9a7-4f71-8f52-55bcf7c3a282.pdf

07/28/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Can Hyperscalers Earn Their AI Ambitions?"https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/213e1b26-1c1f-4770-9f21-2bb21695246c.pdf

07/20/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/d33d7caf-cb49-4a6c-8552-327f5c2a069f.pdf

07/13/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Keep Calm and Clip Coupons". https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/bc75dd71-4e09-4f4f-bd37-d1d2d2f327af.pdf

07/09/2026

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 14...

07/08/2026

Check out LPL's monthly client letter.https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/708c9b32-d4a2-4985-b6f5-c5e93c73a4ab.pdf

07/04/2026

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06/29/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Has Stock Market Exuberance Become Irrational?"https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/330effe8-cd8f-4111-9c6b-ae22fc9884a7.pdf