A Blockbuster April for the S&P 500

by Michael Vodicka | May 1, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

May 1, 2026 · Michael Vodicka · 6 min read The S&P 500 just delivered its best month since November 2020 — surging more than 10% to a fresh all-time high. Here’s what drove it, and three powerful reasons the rally has more room to run. A Blockbuster April...

S&P 500 Back within 3.5% of All-Time High

by Michael Vodicka | Apr 1, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

READING TIME: 8 MINUTES The S&P 500 weathered a bout of Q1 2026 volatility driven by geopolitics — not fundamentals. The bull market is intact, earnings are accelerating, and here are four strong reasons the stock market outlook for the rest of 2026 looks bright....

S&P 500 March 2026 Update: Staying the Course

by Michael Vodicka | Mar 17, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

The S&P 500 (SPY) kicked off 2026 on a strong note, gaining 1.4% in January and touching a fresh all-time high on January 27th — a powerful reminder of just how resilient this market has been. Yes, February and March have brought some short-term softness, and the...

Global Drone Sales Projected to Grow 123% in Next Five Years

by Michael Vodicka | Mar 5, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

Executive Summary The global drone industry is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the modern economy, spanning military defense, commercial logistics, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and consumer applications. The market is projected to grow...

Tech Weighs on S&P 500 in February

by Michael Vodicka | Feb 28, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

The S&P 500 (SPY) has a history of strength in January and then it has a history of being kind of weak in February. This is exactly the pattern that is playing out in 2026. The S&P 500 got off to a good start in January gaining 1.4%. Since then, the index is...

S&P 500 Gains 1.5% in January

by Michael Vodicka | Feb 1, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update

After a strong performance in 2025 the S&P 500 (SPY) is off to a good start in 2026. The leading index gained 1.5% in January. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) gained 2.6%. International stocks led the way, with the Vanguard International Index Fund (VEU) up...