Why Is the Stock Market Going Up?

Why Is the Stock Market Going Up?

From Ask The Compound by The Compound

May 13, 2026 · 39 min

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The episode discusses the reasons behind the rising stock market with insights from Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet.

On episode 222 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet to discuss: if this market makes sense, S&P 500 returns, value added tax, foreign tax credits, how to save for college, small bussiness retirement accounts and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠⁠! Order your copy of Ben's book, 'Risk and Reward' here: https://lnk.to/riskandrewardbook Today’s show is sponsored by The Compound Insider. For all the latest info, subscribe at ⁠https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get updates on the latest merch drops, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube…

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Hosts: Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill

Guest: Bill Sweet

Topics covered

  • stock market
  • S&P 500
  • tax credits
  • college savings
  • retirement accounts

Keywords

  • stock market
  • S&P 500 returns
  • value added tax
  • foreign tax credits
  • college savings
  • small business retirement

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