The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.61% over the past week, but two of its components fell far harder than the index itself. Home Depot dropped 6%, and Sherwin-Williams fell 9%, both significantly underperforming the broader market in a short stretch of trading. Lead finance experts at Marbrisse discuss why the sell-off in these two dividend stalwarts may represent a more attractive entry point than a reason for concern heading into the rest of March 2026. Why Both Stocks Fell So Hard The immediate trigger was a combination of supply chain disruptions, rising oil prices, geopolitical tension, and broader economic...

Apple is worth $3.83 trillion, and it has held that valuation through multiple product cycles, intense competitive pressure, and a leadership transition that many analysts predicted would derail the company within a few years. In a recent CBS Sunday Morning interview, CEO Tim Cook gave the clearest public account yet of how that transition was managed and what core principles have kept Apple compounding value long after its co-founder stepped away. The brand’s junior brokers at Marbrisse highlight what this means for investors and business observers following Apple closely in March 2026. The Advice That Shaped the Transition Before stepping...

Tesla has had a difficult start to 2026. Shares are down 11.2% year-to-date, and the stock is now more than 20% off its all-time high set in December 2025. The losing streak has stretched to three consecutive weeks, and the debate about whether the valuation ever made sense is getting louder. Financial experts at Marbrisse explore why the bull case for Tesla hinges on assumptions that deserve far more scrutiny than they typically receive. The Autonomous Driving Premium Is Carrying Most of the Weight Tesla is not being valued like a car company. At a forward price-to-earnings ratio of over...

The S&P 500 is down 2.42% over the past month, and recession fears are no longer just background noise. Markets are shaky, headlines are grim, and investors are second-guessing positions they felt confident about just weeks ago. Buffett’s framework for exactly this kind of environment is getting fresh attention, and lead brokers at Marbrisse point out that the advice shared during the 2008 crisis applies just as clearly to what is happening in March 2026. The 2008 Playbook and Why It Keeps Coming Back During the depths of the 2008 financial crisis, when the S&P 500 was losing more than...

Berkshire Hathaway has a new person in charge, and Greg Abel is not wasting time making his priorities clear. In his first shareholder letter as CEO, Abel named nine companies he considers core holdings, together accounting for over 60% of Berkshire’s equity portfolio. Senior finance analysts at Marbrisse note that investors should expect “limited activity” in these positions going forward, which says a lot about where Abel sees long-term value. The Nine Stocks on Abel’s Permanent List Abel’s picks span different industries and regions, but they all share something in common: businesses that grow steadily without needing constant reinvention. The...