Scott Link, Senior Vice President/Investments - Stifel

09/02/2026

America's debt situation has been getting plenty of attention lately, and this isn't the first debt drama in history. Nearly 500 years ago, Henry VIII faced a budget problem ... His strategy? Quietly reduce the amount of gold and silver in England's coins while keeping their face value the same. People eventually caught on, and the episode became one of history's earliest examples of currency debasement.

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09/01/2026

U.S. equities closed in August near record highs as strong artificial intelligence-related earnings outweighed mid-month jitters over rising long-term yields and questions about the durability of AI spending.

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08/30/2026

Businesses that consistently convert earnings into cash generally provide lenders with greater confidence and buyers with more flexibility after closing

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08/26/2026

The U.S. government crossed $40 trillion in debt last week. That number has doubled in less than a decade, and it showed up about two years earlier than forecasters penciled in.

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08/23/2026

Have you recently received an unexpected windfall? Have you considered what to do with it? Whether your windfall came from an inheritance, a lucky scratch-off ticket, or an unexpected bonus, it may provide you with a great opportunity to improve your overall financial situation.

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08/19/2026

July's headline jobs numbers looked … fine. Unemployment fell to 4.1%, even though the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs.

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08/17/2026

Our CIO Office recently highlighted the lofty expectations for second quarter earnings. With reporting season now largely complete, companies did more than meet that elevated bar. In this week's , our CIO Office revisits the expectations outlined in July, assesses where results stand today, and discusses what stronger-than-expected earnings, accelerating revenue growth, and continued AI-driven spending could mean for investors.

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08/16/2026

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08/14/2026

Long payment cycles can strain even the most successful construction companies. Learn how proactive cash flow management can help safeguard liquidity, reduce financial stress, and support sustainable growth.

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08/12/2026

The U.S. opening weekend ticket sales for Spider-Man: Brand New Day topped $360 million, making it the highest-grossing U.S. domestic opening weekend of all time.

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