The McIntosh Group - Baird Private Wealth Management

05/19/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through May 16th:
S&P 500 1.81%
Dow Jones 0.89%
NASDAQ - 0.26%

05/14/2025

☀️ Ready to make this your most memorable summer yet?

Whether you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia or just want to soak up the season, here’s a challenge: How many of these classic summer activities can you cross off your list?

Try catching fireflies at dusk, taking a nap in a hammock, making lemonade from scratch, or jumping into the nearest lake. Host a backyard movie night under the stars, build a sandcastle, or pick wildflowers on your next walk. And don’t forget the little joys—blowing bubbles, eating a soft-serve cone, or simply watching the sunset from your porch.

This season is all about slowing down, reconnecting with joy, and making space for what matters—whether that’s adventure, rest, or a little bit of both. 🌻


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Need inspiration for summer fun? Check out our list of summer activities and see how many you can cross out before Labor Day hits.

05/12/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through May 9th:
S&P 500 -3.34%
Dow Jones - 2.52%
NASDAQ - 6.96%

04/28/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through April 25th:
S&P 500 -5.68%
Dow Jones - 5.23%
NASDAQ - 9.81%

04/24/2025

Market participants anticipate the Fed will look past tariffs and adjust short-term interest rates four times this year. Market participants believe concerns about a recession will push the Fed to make a change as early as May.

04/21/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through April 18th:
S&P 500 -9.83%
Dow Jones - 7.56%
NASDAQ - 15.50%

04/07/2025

If you see stock prices rally on tariff news–or fall as a tariff story unfolds–remember the search engine trend. It shows that most people are looking for tariff information, so they may overreact when interpreting an update.

03/31/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through March 28th:
S&P 500 -4.81%
Dow Jones - 1.85%
NASDAQ - 10.15%

03/28/2025

Egg prices were at an all-time high of $8.17 a dozen in early March but have since trended lower. What’s behind the sudden turn? The main reasons are weaker consumer demand, the bird flu coming under control, and ramped-up supply.

03/24/2025

2025 YTD returns (Incl. Dividends) through March 21st:
S&P 500 -3.34%
Dow Jones - 0.91%
NASDAQ - 7.76%