3Q 2026 Letter from the CIO

3Q 2026 Letter from the CIO

October 6, 2026 “There have always been ghosts in the machine. Random segments of code, that have grouped together to form unexpected protocols. Unanticipated, these free radicals engender questions of free will, creativity, and even the nature of what we might call...
3Q 2026 Market Commentary

3Q 2026 Market Commentary

October 6, 2026 Economic Overview The Stock Market The Bond Market Economic Overview By Dr. Mark Pyles As has been the case for the last several quarters, much of the global economic condition continues to be determined more by geopolitical influence than anything...
First Week: Can Markets (and the Gamecocks) Make a Comeback?

First Week: Can Markets (and the Gamecocks) Make a Comeback?

Can Markets (and the Gamecocks) Make a Comeback? October 2, 2026 Fall is here, and investors are feeling as uneasy as Walter’s fellow Gamecock fans as we head into the final quarter of the year. With midterms right around the corner, growing discussion around AI...
Navigating September First Week with Walter Todd

Navigating September
First Week with Walter Todd

Navigating September September 2, 2026 Historically, September is usually the worst month for stocks. And while earnings season delivered another round of impressive results, the market faces a few potential pitfalls ahead, from renewed tensions in the Middle East to...
Under the Surface First Week with Walter Todd

Under the Surface
First Week with Walter Todd

Under the Surface August 3, 2026 The market may not be as calm as it looks. While the earnings season remains strong and the S&P 500 finished July essentially flat, potential volatility is being fueled by internal rotation, geopolitical tensions, and interest-rate...