 On this episode of New Focus on Wealth, host Chad Burton, a certified financial planner, discusses market and earnings updates for the first quarter of 2024. He shares insights from FactSet's Earnings Insight report, noting that 92% of S&P 500 companies reported results, with 78% showing positive earnings per share surprise and 59% positive revenue surprise. The blended year-over-year earnings growth for the S&P 500 is 5.4%. For more personal finance tips and resources, visit chadburton.com.

 Timestamps:

[00:01:23] Earnings growth and valuations in 2024.

[00:06:09] Sneaker return for the year.

[00:09:13] Artificial intelligence and tech revolution.

[00:14:18] AI in Energy Sector.

[00:16:20] AI in financial planning.

[00:21:19] Pfizer spinoffs and mergers.

[00:25:34] Reinvesting dividends for wealth building.

[00:28:48] Planning Retirement Cash Flow.

[00:33:44] Building a laddered bond portfolio.

[00:36:39] Building a bond ladder.

[00:37:53] Building a diverse bond ladder.

Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com

Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.ChadBurton.com

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Rob Black and Certified Financial Planner, Chad Burton, discuss important financial planning and wealth management issues. If you want to learn how to plan for retirement and do a better job managing your investment portfolio... this is the show for you.

Rob Black and Certified Financial Planner, Chad Burton, discuss important financial planning and wealth management issues. If you want to learn how to plan for retirement and do a better job managing your investment portfolio... this is the show for you.

New Focus on Wealth with Chad Burton

Filtering through the “noise” on Wall Street and pointing out the current market issues and news stories that truly affect your path to retirement. Sponsored by EP Wealth Advisors.

Filtering through the “noise” on Wall Street and pointing out the current market issues and news stories that truly affect your path to retirement. Sponsored by EP Wealth Advisors.

New Focus on Wealth

On this episode of New Focus on Wealth, host Chad Burton, a certified financial planner, discusses market and earnings updates for the first quarter of 2024. He shares insights from FactSet's Earnings Insight report, noting that 92% of S&P 500...