Manning & Napier·2026-05-02·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Financial markets have once again proven their resiliency in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and disruption.
The S&P 500 completely erased March’s sell-off and in the process reached a new all-time high during the month of April.
With 2025 tax season behind us, now is the moment to shift from looking back to planning ahead. The most effective tax outcomes rarely come from a December scramble.
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What’s New
Major equity indices have quickly recovered from first-quarter losses – despite little progress in resolving the conflict with Iran and the fact that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to tanker traffic. Even the