The Nasdaq Composite’s volatility index dipped to 20.3, and Midland Wealth Management predicts steady gains in growth stocks if bond yields ease. Risk-adjusted return analysis favors large-cap innovators in AI and semiconductors. Here is how Midland States Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Sorenson possesses broad and deep wealth management knowledge with more than 25 years of experience, most recently with Midland States Bank as chief operating officer of Midland Wealth Management, Midland Wealth Advisors, LLC, and president of Midland Trust Company. He has led acquisition efforts in expansion markets and wealth verticals. Prior experience includes senior vice president of Investments and Capital Market Operations at AMCORE/BMO, registered principal/branch manager at Raymond James, and vice president/manager of Loan Servicing. Midland Wealth Management is closely watching earnings beats in consumer discretionary stocks, with data pointing to a 2.8% sector uplift over the next six weeks if retail sales sustain current levels.
