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In Q4 2024, the S&P 500 index rose – but that growth was powered mostly by the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks. In Northwestern Mutual’s Quarterly Market Commentary, we discuss what the narrow market performance in 2024 means for investors in 2025. northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money…

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Jacek and Emmanuel are two of the best biz leaders I’ve come across in my career.

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McDonaldland is back for the first time in decades with a brand new commercial. Many asked if it was AI so I am going to share the step by step behind the scenes of how it came to life. 🧵

pretty funny that Bloomberg used a photo of Tanner McKee in their NFL preview this AM. Go birds Philadelphia Eagles

“Pikachu’s not going to tear his ACL and miss the whole season. Charizard is not going to get a DUI driving home,” Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm said in a recent interview on freelance journalist Tyler Boronski’s YouTube channel.wsj.com/finance/pokemo…

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Less government not more

Sylvester Stallone said iconic Rocky steps scene was shot quickly “before the police” arrived. “I wasn't even thinking about steps. We didn't have any money to shoot there” "I just got out of the car, I said, 'Let me just run up steps, get a shot of it.”

Consumer staples guys watching semi stock action

This is incredible. Worth two minutes.

The McDonald's Grinch Meal is taking everything by storm. Performance levels we have not even seen during the Minecraft Meal or the return of Snack Wrap. If you want to try the Grinch Salt Shaker Fries or grab the collector socks, I recommend going soon. They won’t last long.

"Jim Beam, the country’s largest maker of bourbon, has announced a one-year pause in production at its flagship facility... The facility produces about a third of the company’s annual output of roughly 26.5 million gallons." nytimes.com/2025/12/22/din…

John’s tribute to Bobby was so profoundly moving, poetic and eloquent. I’m so proud of him for getting through it. He’s so strong. I love him so much. Bobby will forever be perched on his shoulder and in his dreams❤️

Value stock investors underperforming for 10 years watching everything collapse around them in 2026.