Good Financial Reads: The Business Owner’s Financial Operating System

Published on May 1, 2026
Good Financial Reads: The Business Owner’s Financial Operating System

Business Owner’s Guide to Retirement Plans in 2026: SEP, Solo 401(k), vs. SIMPLE

By Christopher Stroup, CFP®, MBA, EA, Silicon Beach Financial

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S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™: Strong Improvement Driven by Stockpiling

May 1, 2026
U.S. manufacturing hit a nearly four-year high in April, as the S&P Global PMI climbed 2.2 points to 54.5. This expansion was largely driven by defensive stockpiling as companies braced for supply disruptions and price hikes linked to conflict in the Middle East.

ISM Manufacturing PMI: Expansion Continues in April

May 1, 2026
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 52.7 in April, unchanged from March and marking the fastest expansion for the index since August 2022. The latest reading was lower than the 53.1 forecast and is the index's fourth straight month in expansion territory.