Wealth Development Council, LLC

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Quarterly Market Insights | October 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.03 percent, while the Nasd...

09/21/2026

AI, robotics and automation are transforming the economy—but exciting technology doesn’t always make a great investment.

How can investors separate lasting innovation from speculation while keeping wisdom and stewardship at the center?

AI, robotics and automation are transforming the economy—but exciting technology doesn’t always make a great investment. How can investors separate lasting innovation from speculation while keeping wisdom and stewardship at the center? Read more.

09/04/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Renewed enthusiasm for AI pushed stocks higher in August as investors looked past mixed economic signals. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial...

08/20/2026

A factory closes in Asia. A shipping lane is disrupted. Markets react thousands of miles away.

Global connection creates opportunity—but also hidden fragility. What does that mean for investors and faithful stewardship?

A factory closes in Asia. A shipping lane is disrupted. Markets react thousands of miles away. Global connection creates opportunity—but also hidden fragility. What does that mean for investors and faithful stewardship? Discover why resilience matters more than ever.

08/07/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Monthly Market Insights | August 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, adding 0.32 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged down 0....

07/30/2026

Demographic shifts are transforming the global economy. Learn how aging populations, workforce trends, and innovation are shaping markets and long-term investing.

07/20/2026

Will the U.S. dollar remain the world's reserve currency? Explore how reserve currencies have changed throughout history and what those shifts could mean for investors, financial markets, and the global economy.

07/14/2026

Explore how government, corporate, and household debt influence economic growth, market volatility, investment risk, and long-term financial stewardship.

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07/08/2026

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks pushed higher in May, fueled by big tech names, positive economic news, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq Composite, which rose 15.29 percent in April, tacked on another 8.36 percent. The Standard & Poor...