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10/30/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Earnings and AI Spending

Markets finished a volatile, mixed week as investors weighed corporate earnings against growing concerns about AI spending. The Dow gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 advanced 2%, while META's rising capital expenditures overshadowed its earnings beat and the equal-weighted S&P 500 gained 1.1%.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

The Major Markets finished a volatile week with mixed results as investors weighed corporate earnings against growing concerns about artificial intelligence spending.
The Dow gained 0.4%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq declined 0.7%. Small-cap stocks outperformed, with the Russell 2000 advancing 2%.
Earnings season began to ramp up with over 400 companies reporting last week. According to FactSet, 24% of S&P 500 Companies have reported, with 83% of those companies having reported a surprise. That said, analysts are digging deeper below the headlines.
Despite the weakness in Communication Services, market strength extended beyond the biggest technology companies. Seven of the eleven S&P 500 sectors finished higher, and the equal-weighted S&P 500 gained 1.1%. This outperformance by the Equal Weight Index has now appeared for the third week in a row, suggesting broader participation beneath the typical headline indexes.
Meanwhile, the ten-year Treasury yield ended the week at 5%, providing some relief for interest-rate-sensitive investments.
Looking ahead, earnings from Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet will be closely watched for clues about AI spending, profitability, and the market's next direction.

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10/24/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Semiconductor Selloff

Markets had a difficult week as rising inflation, oil above $100 per barrel and doubts about AI spending weighed on sentiment. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 11.4%, while the Dow was the lone major-index gainer and the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index added 0.5%.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

The major markets had a difficult week last week as rising inflation, surging oil prices, and concerns about artificial intelligence spending weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones was the lone winner as it gained 0.7%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq, Russell 2000, S&P 500, and the various international indices all closed lower.
Technology stocks led the selloff, particularly semiconductor companies. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 11.4% for the week as investors questioned whether the massive investment in AI infrastructure can generate sufficient returns, especially as companies take on more debt to fund expansion.
Inflation added to the pressure. September consumer inflation accelerated to 3.7% annually, while producer prices came in hotter than expected. Meanwhile, escalating geopolitical tension pushed oil above $100 per barrel, raising concerns about additional inflation and the Federal Reserve's next move.
That said, there were some bright spots. At the sector level, we see that the majority of the sectors closed positive last week. The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index actually added 0.5% last week. This showed the resiliency of the overall market, despite the concerns of technology.

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10/22/2026

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10/20/2026

Receiving a large inheritance can bring opportunity, but it can also introduce complex financial decisions at an emotional time. Before making major moves, beneficiaries should understand what they inherited, coordinate their professional team, and evaluate how those assets fit their own goals.

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10/16/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Broader Participation

Market participation broadened last week as nine of eleven S&P 500 sectors finished higher and the equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed the traditional index. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks lagged, while the 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.36% before easing to 5.24%.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

The Major Markets closed mostly higher last week. The S&P 500 led the pack with a gain of 1.15%, the Dow rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq added 0.6%. The Russell 2000, however, fell 0.9%, as smaller companies continued to face pressure.
Possibly one of the more encouraging developments last week was the broader market participation. Nine of the eleven S&P 500 sectors finished higher. Furthermore, the equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed the traditional index, as gains spread beyond the largest technology stocks.
The biggest weakness came from semiconductor and AI-related stocks. Renewed questions about the revenue supporting AI infrastructure spending pushed the semiconductor index down 4.3% for the week.
Interest rates also remained in focus. The ten-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.36%, its highest level of the year, before retreating to 5.24% by Friday.
Looking ahead, investors will focus on third-quarter earnings, particularly from major banks and technology companies. The key question is whether earnings growth can support current valuations as market leadership continues to broaden.

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10/15/2026

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10/13/2026

A family retreat is valuable not just because it brings everyone into the same room. It creates dedicated space to discuss wealth, responsibilities, succession, and family values before those conversations become urgent.

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10/08/2026

A higher oil price does not tell the whole story for energy investors. Upstream producers, midstream operators, refiners, and oilfield service companies can experience very different financial effects from the same commodity-price move.

Geopolitical developments add another layer of complexity, as recent disruptions have shown how quickly supply expectations and energy prices can change.

Read this article to learn what investors should consider when evaluating energy investments in a volatile market.

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10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Narrow Market Breadth

Market breadth narrowed last week as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.28%, its highest level of the year. Large technology and semiconductor stocks kept the Nasdaq positive, while most of the market moved lower.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

U.S. stocks were mixed last week, with the Dow falling 1.3%, the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Russell 2000 down 0.2%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.5%.
The biggest story was rising Treasury yields. The 10-year yield climbed to 5.28%, its highest level of the year, keeping pressure on the broader market. At the same time, technology and semiconductor stocks continued to lead, with the semiconductor index gaining 3.7%.
Investors also received softer economic data. September payrolls increased by just 29,000, well below expectations, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. Cooler inflation data and comments from Fed officials reduced expectations for another rate hike in October.
But market breadth remained a concern. Eight of eleven S&P 500 sectors declined, and the equal-weight S&P 500 fell 0.7%, showing that gains remained concentrated in large technology companies.
Looking ahead, investors will focus on the September FOMC minutes, ISM services, jobless claims, consumer sentiment, and Treasury auctions.

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