North Star Investment Management Corporation

No Tears or Fear for Investors | Kuby's Commentary for January 5, 2026

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Weekly Stock Market Updates from North Star Stocks ended the year with double-digit gains despite no Santa Claus Rally. Stable rates, strong earnings, rising gold prices, and key economic data shape the outlook for 2026.

Decking the Halls, Not the Tape | Kuby's Commentary for December 22, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Heavy trading volume driven by triple witching failed to move markets meaningfully, as stocks finished mostly flat, yields eased, and investors turned their attention to holiday trading and the potential for a Santa Claus rally.

A Cut by Any Other Name | Kuby's Commentary for December 15, 2025
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Weekly Financial Market Insights from North Star Small caps rally as markets embrace a dovish spin on a hawkish Fed rate cut. Treasury bill purchases, rising gold prices, and a steepening yield curve drive last week’s market narrative.

Waiting for Wednesday | Kuby's Commentary for December 8, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Markets started December with modest gains as cooling inflation and soft jobs data boosted odds of a Fed rate cut. All eyes now turn to Wednesday’s FOMC decision.

Gobbling Up Gains | Kuby's Commentary for December 1, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Stocks posted their best Thanksgiving week in over a decade as tech, small caps, gold, and easing yields lifted markets ahead of key PCE and sentiment data.

Fear Reappears | Kuby's Commentary for November 24, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Volatility surged as markets logged their worst week since October. Nvidia’s strong earnings couldn’t lift AI stocks, and Fed uncertainty sent the VIX up over 30%.

Boom, Bust, or Just a Breather? | Kuby's Commentary for November 17, 2025
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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Markets turned choppy as AI enthusiasm cooled and the Fed signaled caution. Small caps lagged, volatility rose, and investors questioned whether this is boom, bust, or a breather.

Tough Sledding | Kuby's Commentary for November 10, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Insights from North Star Markets slipped as early November brought both snow and a chill to investor sentiment. The Nasdaq fell 3% and Bitcoin 6.9%, while a 10% spike in the VIX signaled risk-off trading despite strong corporate earnings and prospects for lower rates.

Earnings Power Meets Policy Patience | Kuby's Commentary for October 27, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Strong earnings, easing inflation, and renewed trade optimism lifted markets to record highs as investors anticipate a Fed rate cut and steady Treasury yields.

Liberation Day Revisited | Kuby's Commentary for October 13th, 2026

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star U.S. markets tumbled last week as Trump’s renewed tariff threats against China sparked a sharp selloff. Gold hit record highs, Treasury yields fell, and investors brace for the start of earnings season and key trade negotiations.

Washington Argues, Wall Street Trades | Kuby's Commentary for October 6, 2025

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Weekly Financial Market Updates from North Star Markets rose to record highs despite a U.S. government shutdown and soft jobs data, with Health Care leading gains and gold nearing $4,000. Investors continue to downplay growing economic and geopolitical risks.

Gold Rush, Jobs Bust | Kuby's Commentary for September 8, 2025

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Weekly Stock Market Updates from North Star Markets posted modest gains last week as weak job growth fueled Fed rate cut hopes but also raised recession concerns. Gold surged to record highs, Treasuries rallied, and tariffs faced new legal uncertainty, while tech led the way with Alphabet’s antitrust win.