November 17, 2022 - Following on the heels of negative returns in both August and September, October turned into a positive month. The S&P 500 Index returned just over 8%, on a total return basis, the Russell 2000 Index returned just over 11%, and the NASDAQ, being tech heavy returned just under 4%. This might come as a surprise considering that most people who know a bit about market history know that October has been the month when the market crashes.

October 7, 2022-After a sharp rebound through the late summer months, stocks swiftly retreated in September after the Federal Reserve echoed their hawkish stance with a third consecutive triple rate hike of .75%.

WATKINSVILLE, GA - August 23, 2022 - Stadion Money Management, a managed account provider who offers personalized retirement services to plan sponsors and their participants, today announced two additions to its team: Jackson Reese and Tom Stephenitch have joined as Vice Presidents and Retirement Consultants. They report to Dan Fay, Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

RADNOR, Pa. - August 15, 2022-Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) today announced the launch of Stadion’s StoryLine Dynamic, a Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) program, built in collaboration with Stadion Money Management.

August 8. 2022-Despite subdued price action for the first two weeks of July, the month finished on a strong note following the Federal Reserve’s policy remarks and better than feared corporate earnings. The S&P 500 Total Return Index produced a return of 9.22% recapturing a little over one third of its year-to-date losses.

July 12, 2022-June was another roller coaster month to end the first half of a roller coaster year. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of -8.26% for the month contributing to its current slide of -17.52% for the year.

June 6, 2022-All things considered, May was a mixed month for stocks. Markets remained relatively flat while shouldering elevated volatility and year-to-date lows. Equities rallied at the start of May, rising during what seemed to be a technical relief rally following the worst April price action in 21 years. The initial rally proved to be short lived, though, as inflation pressure and stagflation concerns dragged down stocks to new Year-to-Date (YTD) lows. Fortunately, stocks bounced off the lows in the last week of May just enough to end the month in positive territory snapping a 7-week losing streak for the S&P 500.

May 18, 2022-April was a rough month for equities. The S&P Total Return Index was down -8.72%, the Russell 2000 Total return Index was down -9.91%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 13.24%. This puts the S&P Total Return down 12.92% for the year, the Russell 2000 Total Return down 16.69%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 21%.

March 7, 2022-Entering 2022, persistently high inflation levels and the U.S. central bank’s policy direction posed one of the greatest risks to near and intermediate term equity markets. Unprecedented economic stimulus, both fiscally and monetarily, along with various supply chain issues during the past few years have sparked rising costs for a slew of raw materials and natural resources which, in turn, has translated to rising costs for consumers.

February 14, 2022-The first month of 2022 is now in the books, and to call it an inauspicious beginning to the year might be an understatement. There seem to be some definite headwinds for the United States, and the economy, which the market is reflecting.