Weekly roundup ending 2026-04-26.

Commercial real estate is more varied than many investors assume, with opportunities extending well beyond office properties into multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and niche sectors.

CRE debt can offer attractive income and downside protection because loans are backed by tangible assets and often...

For years, many of technology’s most influential companies have remained private far longer than past generations of firms, reaching public-company scale without ever listing shares.

This has shifted much of the growth opportunity away from traditional public markets and into late-stage private...

Rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions are reviving inflation worries, while markets remain volatile and central banks stay cautious.

In this environment, defensive stocks may offer a useful buffer because companies with stable earnings, low market sensitivity, and reasonable valuations...

Longevity risk is becoming a central retirement planning issue as many Americans may spend more years in retirement than they expect.

The key challenge is that average life expectancy can be misleading, especially when health, smoking status, and family circumstances can materially...

Persistent macro tailwinds and improving earnings breadth continue to support a constructive view on risk assets, even as geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook.

Markets are being helped by resilient growth, easing inflation pressures, and a backdrop that still favors selective exposure to...