New Focus On Wealth With Chad Burton

On this episode of New Focus on Wealth, host Chad Burton, a certified financial planner, discusses market and earnings updates for the first quarter of 2024. He shares insights from FactSet's Earnings Insight report, noting that 92% of S&P 500 companies reported results, with 78% showing positive earnings per share surprise and 59% positive revenue surprise. The blended year-over-year earnings growth for the S&P 500 is 5.4%. For more personal finance tips and resources, visit chadburton.com. Timestamps: [00:01:23] Earnings growth and valuations in 2024. [00:06:09] Sneaker return for the year. [00:09:13] Artificial intelligence and tech revolution. [00:14:18] AI in Energy Sector. [00:16:20] AI in financial planning. [00:21:19] Pfizer spinoffs and mergers. [00:25:34] Reinvesting dividends for wealth building. [00:28:48] Planning Retirement Cash Flow. [00:33:44] Building a laddered bond portfolio. [00:36:39] Building a bond ladder. [00:37:53] Building a diverse bond ladder. Email your money question t