Are we actually on track for a "soft landing"?

The first half of 2023 was one with strong market performance, as the S&P 500 returned 16.89%.  However, deeper analysis paints a picture that isn't quite as rosy.  The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization weighted index.  When you look at the equal-weighted index, the return is...

Earnings may be a sign of where markets are heading.

A recap of 2022 and outlook for 2023

Is the market too high or too low? Should I be concerned, or ready to take advantage of opportunities?