The Productivity Story Hiding in the Jobs Report
Headlines warn of AI-driven layoffs, but the latest BLS jobs report shows unemployment easing and labor productivity rising. What it means for investors.
Anton Bayer · August 25, 2026 · 6 min read
The Weekly UPdate, August 2026
Weekly UPdate articles from August 2026, newest first.
Market Consolidation Continues as Valuations Improve
Since June 2, major indices have traded in a relatively flat range while corporate earnings kept growing, gradually making valuations more attractive.
Anton Bayer · August 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Concentration, Diversification, and the Investment Tier Strategy
Anton Bayer, CFP®, on Sandisk's 3,300% surge and swift reversal as a case study in concentration risk, and the diversified, tiered strategy that protects wealth once it's built.
Anton Bayer · August 4, 2026 · 10 min read