05/01/2026
April reminded investors why staying the course matters!!!
After a volatile start to the year, markets came roaring back:
• The S&P 500 gained 10.4% in April
• The Nasdaq Composite surged 15.3% — its strongest monthly performance since 2020
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.1%, marking its best month since late 2024
Strong earnings, improving sentiment, and easing geopolitical concerns helped push markets higher.
Even with headlines creating short term uncertainty, all three major indexes are now trading well above where they began 2026.
The reminder? Markets often recover before confidence does. Staying invested through uncertainty is often where long term opportunity lives.
If you need help making sense of the markets, planning for retirement, or navigating a life transition, let’s connect.
Courtnie Gray Wealth Manager
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ABOUT COURTNIE A distinguished leader since 2007. Bringing nearly two decades of experience in the Financial Planning and Wealth Management industry, Courtnie is not just a financial planner; she provides insight and personalized strategies to her clients, serving as a dedicated partner in in their....