Financial Strategies of Raymond James: Izaac King

05/29/2026

Reaching an eight-week streak of positive growth, the S&P 500 was on a roll in May. Strong earnings in the tech sector helped lead the way as the market pushed ahead through inflationary pressures. Get the details in the May market recap:

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05/06/2026

There's been a lot of attention around fraud recently—stories out of Minnesota and Ohio, and a recent discussion with Luke Rosiak on the Michael Knowles' show.

First—this type of reporting matters. Independent journalism plays a critical role in uncovering real issues, and these cases deserve attention.

At the same time, context matters.

Across major, ongoing programs:

Fraud is roughly ~$20B annually
About 0.3% of federal spending
Typically well under 1% of large program outlays

High-profile cases tend to come from periods where controls were weaker (pandemic-era programs being a good example). They're real—but not always representative of the system as a whole.

Bottom line:
The system isn't perfect, but it's not structurally broken. Issues get exposed, controls tighten, and the system adapts over time.

For investors, separating headline risk from reality is what matters. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aS2q3E

05/01/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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05/01/2026

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, consumers and labor markets have remained resilient, while corporate earnings are expected to grow. Learn more in the April market recap:

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04/24/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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04/17/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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04/10/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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04/01/2026

All eyes turned toward the Middle East as ongoing hostilities sent oil prices skyrocketing past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, causing global markets to price in potential long-term consequences. Read more in the the March market recap:

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03/27/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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03/20/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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