Endeavor Investment Group - Stifel

10/17/2026

What truly boosts happiness? Research highlights three key pillars: good relationships, meaningful experiences, and fulfilling work. Strong social connections top the list. Meaning in life enhances well-being, while work that benefits others adds to overall happiness. Even small shifts, like prioritizing experiences over possessions or nurturing relationships, can lead to greater joy. Exploring these ideas may inspire deeper reflections on personal fulfillment and connection.

Psychology Today

10/16/2026

🎃 How early is too early to start shopping for Halloween?

According to NRF's latest survey, nearly half of consumers planned to begin shopping in September or earlier, contributing to an expected $13.5 billion in Halloween spending this year. Do you start shopping early?

10/15/2026

Third-quarter earnings season is underway, and expectations are high. Companies in the S&P 500 are projected to deliver nearly 30% earnings growth, with analysts raising estimates during the quarter rather than lowering them. In this week's |Lines, Stifel's Chief Investment Officer, Michael O'Keeffe explores what's driving the stronger earnings outlook, why growth remains concentrated in certain sectors, what company reports may reveal about consumers and artificial intelligence investment, and why some believe forward guidance may matter as much as the results themselves.

https://stifel.info/SL101526

10/15/2026

The sooner you invest, the longer your money could potentially grow through compounding. Time in the market could turn steady contributions into substantial savings. Don't wait – start today.

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10/13/2026

One of the potential benefits of financial success is having the ability to give back to your community through charitable giving. Whether you want to make a charitable gift during your lifetime, or at your death, there are a variety of tools you may consider adding to your financial plan to leave a potentially lasting legacy for future generations.

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10/09/2026

The third quarter brought continued economic growth and gains in U.S. equities, even as renewed conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher and persistent inflation prompted the Federal Reserve to raise rates. In this edition of Quarterly Market Perspectives, we examine how these developments are shaping our year-end outlook and what they could mean for investor positioning.

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10/09/2026

If you own an annuity, you may be approached about exchanging or replacing it with a new and "better" product. Because annuities can often be complex, you may struggle to distinguish legitimate opportunities from unsuitable pitfalls.

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10/08/2026

Space is no longer just the domain of governments and astronauts. Falling launch costs, private-sector innovation, and growing strategic investment are expanding the range of commercial opportunities beyond Earth. In this week's , Stifel's Chief Investment Officer, Michael O'Keefe, explores how competition is accelerating the development of the space economy, the industries already benefiting from space-based technologies, and why investors should pay attention to a theme that could shape economic growth for decades.

https://stifel.info/SL100826

10/06/2026

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10/05/2026

We are pleased to share the latest Weekly Economic Brief from Stifel's Chief Economist, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, which provides a summary of the key developments impacting the economy and financial markets.