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November 27, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More📱🦃 Accidental text leads to a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition!
📱🦃 Accidental text leads to a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition!
Read More💎Bleu Royal has been sold!💍🌐
💎"Bleu Royal" has sold for a whopping $43.8 million at a Christie's sale in Geneva!
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🏺Tens of thousands of ancient coins found off Sardinia!🪙
🏺Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia. They may be spoils of a shipwreck!🪙
Read More🙌🎢America's largest swing set now open in Philadelphia!
🙌🎢America's largest swing set now open in Philadelphia!
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Read More🏈🏆NFL considers eliminating hip-drop tackles and more!
🏈🏆NFL considers eliminating hip-drop tackles and more!
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🖼️Secret uncovered about Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
🎨🔍 Scientists have used X-ray analysis to uncover a secret about Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
Read MoreOctober 16, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🦇This U.S. State Has a 7-story Cave!
🦇This U.S. State Has a 7-story Cave — and Fall Is the Perfect Time to Visit
Read More⚛️Nobel physics prize goes to trio who lit up secrets of the atom!
⚛️Nobel physics prize goes to trio who lit up secrets of the atom!
Read MoreOctober 9, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🌳A New UNESCO World Heritage Site in the U.S.!
🌳This U.S. State Now Has a New UNESCO World Heritage Site — How to Visit
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Read More🍿Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement🎥
The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative agreement, potentially bringing an end to the historic writers' strike. ✍️📺💥
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Read More💧North Carolina's 'Land of Waterfalls'
North Carolina's 'Land of Waterfalls' Has Famous White Squirrels and Great Live Music and Art Scenes.
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Read More🌳🏰Ancient Pilgrimage Route in Rural England
In Dorset, a nonprofit is spearheading the revival of multi-day walks to reconnect with nature and and visit historic sites.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🏝️Heard of the island chain known as the 'Hawaii of Europe'?
This Stunning Chain of Portuguese Islands Is Known As the 'Hawaii of Europe' — With Whale Watching and Dramatic Volcanic Scenery
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🚀NASA working to get private space stations up & running before ISS retires in 2030.
🚀NASA working to get private space stations up & running before ISS retires in 2030.
Read More🌍Explore more of Europe with day trips!
🌍 Don't want to commit to staying in a smaller town? Explore more of Europe with day trips!
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read MorePostal Service reduces air cargo by 90% over 2 years as part of cost-cutting effort.🚫✈️
Postal Service reduces air cargo by 90% over 2 years as part of cost-cutting effort.🚫✈️
Read MoreYou know what they say, Ithaca is gorges!🏕️🍇🍷🏞️
This Gorgeous City in New York's Finger Lakes Has Incredible Waterfalls, Beautiful Wineries, and Supposedly More Restaurants per Capita Than NYC.🍇🍷
Read MoreAugust 7, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🧑🚀Breaking News from NASA! 🌌
NASA hears signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistakenly cutting contact!🛰️🚀🧑🚀🧑🚀🪐🔭
Read More🎥Viewers send a message to Hollywood: Give us something new!
In ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ successes, viewers send a message to Hollywood: Give us something new!
Read More☀️New, used EV prices have dropped, but don’t rush to buy.
New, used EV prices have dropped, but don’t rush to buy: ‘It’s not a consumer-friendly market,’ analyst says
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More🌟 Exciting News! Gene therapy eyedrops have successfully restored a boy's sight!
🌟 Exciting News! Gene therapy eyedrops have successfully restored a boy's sight!
Read More🔎Archaeologists in Louisiana save artifacts 12,000 years old from natural disasters & looters🕵️♂️
🔎Archaeologists in Louisiana save artifacts 12,000 years old from natural disasters & looters🕵️♂️
Read MoreJuly 24, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More✨Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth!✨
✨Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth!✨
Read MoreJuly 17, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read MoreImportant Lessons from Aretha Franklin Estate Battle!🎶
📢 Important Lessons from Aretha Franklin Estate Battle! 🎶
Read MoreJuly 10, 2023: ENJOY MORE Weekly
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Read More✈️Why it's worth paying for the Emirates' business class lounge in Dubai!
✈️ Emirates' business class lounges are elegant and offer a rare bright spot in air travel chaos 😍🥂
Read More🎨Celebrate the life of Françoise Gilot
🎨 Celebrate the life of Françoise Gilot, a prolific painter known for her remarkable talent and courageous spirit.🔥
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Read MoreWho's Shaping Your Kid's Money Mindset?
Why it's important to bring kids into the money conversation and HOW!
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Read MoreJamie Cox, most recent hire!
Our most recent hire, Jamie Cox, featured in TCNJ Magazine!
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Read MoreDecember 20, 2021: Economic Awareness & Lifestyle Living
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Read MoreJuly 19, 2021: Economic Awareness & Lifestyle Living
The following economic awareness entry is based on short-term events and therefore should not be taken as information towards making investment decisions, which are of a long-term nature. It is only meant to provide clarity regarding...
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Read MoreApril 19, 2021: Stocks Move Higher on Latest Numbers
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Read MoreApril 13, 2021: Tech Stocks On the Rise
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Read MoreApril 5, 2021: S&P 500 Rises Above 4,000
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Read MoreMarch 29, 2021: Rocky Week Despite Upbeat Signals
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Read MoreMarch 22, 2021: Modest Losses After Choppy Week
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Read MoreHorizon Weekly: Economy Reacts to COVID-19 Stimulus
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Read MoreMarch 8, 2021: Stocks React Sharply to Bonds, Inflation
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Read MoreHorizon Weekly: Rising Bond Yields Diminish Stocks
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Read MoreHorizon Weekly: Rising Inflation Concerns
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Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021: Fed Chair Says No Change For Now
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Read MoreFebruary 8, 2021: Markets Go Back to Basics
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Read MoreHorizon Weekly: Unexpected Trading Rattles Market
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Read MoreHorizon Weekly: Optimism Stimulates Markets
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Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021 - The Year in Review
The week on Wall Street, the year in brief, the U.S. economy, and the global economy.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020 - Vaccine Rollout Spurs Markets
The week on Wall Street, stocks climb higher, and Fed outlook on economy improves.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2020 - Cases Rise, Stocks Retreat
The week on Wall Street, stimulus stalls, stocks stumble, and a “No-Deal” Brexit more likely.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2020 - Is Stimulus Near?
The week on Wall Street, a record week for stocks, and the start of holiday shopping.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2020 - Dow Hits 30,000
The week on Wall Street, Dow breaks 30,000, and a microcosm of the economy.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020 - New Infections Increase Anxiety
The week on Wall Street, groundhog week, and Powell sounds a warning,
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020 - Vaccine Triggers Rally
The week on Wall Street, vaccine hopes, and clouds over Chinese capitalism?
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020 - Markets React to Election
The week on Wall Street, bulls take charge, and yields gyrate.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2020 - No Stimulus, Stocks Lag
The week on Wall Street, a difficult week for stocks, and positive economic news.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2020 - No Stimulus, Stocks Lower
The week on Wall Street, markets disappointed with stimulus impasse, and new jobless claims fall.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2020 - A Difficult Week for Stocks
The week on Wall Street, rocky week, and earnings season kicks off.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2020 - Stocks Rise, Stimulus Uncertain
The week on Wall Street, stimulus stalemate, and small cap rally.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2020 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
The week on Wall Street, the quarter in brief, the U.S. economy, the global economy, and looking back, looking forward.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2020 - Stocks Mixed Amid Uncertainty
The week on Wall Street, late Friday rally pares losses, and fiscal stimulus on life support.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2020 - Tech Sector Slip Continues
The week on Wall Street, technology pulls stocks lower, and the Fed stays the course.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020 - Stocks Continue Downward Slide
The week on Wall Street and stocks continue to slip.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020 - Stocks Stall as Recovery Continues
The week on Wall Street, gravity reasserts itself, and Labor Market recovery sputters forward.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2020 - Stocks Power Higher
The week on Wall Street, stocks power higher, and changes in the Dow Industrials.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2020 - Stocks Reach New Highs
The week on Wall Street, the S&P 500 sets record high, and not all sectors are participating.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020 - Stocks and Consumer Prices Rise
The week on Wall Street, S&P 500 nears all-time high, and consumer prices jump.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2020 - Earnings Season Winds Down
The week on Wall Street, earnings season winds down, one eye on bonds, gold, and final thoughts.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020 - Stocks Have Mixed Reaction
The week on Wall Street, stocks buffeted by crosswinds, U.S. dollar continues its decline, and final thoughts.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2020 - Stocks React to Jobs Report
The week on Wall Street, stocks lose momentum, U.S.-China tensions escalate, and final thoughts.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2020 - Stocks See a Mixed Week
The week on Wall Street, stocks find a way higher, and earnings season begins.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2020 - Stocks Gain After Volatile Week
The week on Wall Street, virus concerns, and on the record.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2020 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
The week on Wall Street, the quarter in brief, what’s to come, and jobs, jobs, jobs.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020 - Rise in Cases Inspires Turbulence
The week on Wall Street, a rocky week for stocks, and COVID-19 cases.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020 - U.S. Economy Gains Momentum
The week on Wall Street, investor sentiment, and mixed economic data.
Read MoreJune 15, 2020 - Markets React to Fed Report
The week on Wall Street, reality bites, and Fed forecasts economic growth and interest rates.
Read MoreJune 8, 2020 - Recovery Optimism Builds
The week on Wall Street, stocks march higher, a wall of worry, and a final thought.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020 - Optimism for Re-Opening
The week on Wall Street, rising optimism, and rotation in leadership.
Read MoreMay 26, 2020 - Markets React to Positive Outlook
The week on Wall Street, stocks cheer Fed support, and different views on the economic recovery.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020 - Powell Somber on Recovery
The week on Wall Street, stocks pull back, and Powell speaks.
Read MoreMay 11, 2020 - Jobs Down, Stocks Up
The week on Wall Street, tech stocks power NASDAQ, and a "Silver Lining" in the jobs report?
Read MoreMay 4, 2020 - Economic Normalization Near?
The week on Wall Street, light at the end of the tunnel, and corporate earnings.
Read MoreApril 27, 2020 - Markets React to Oil Prices
The week on Wall Street, oil wavers, promising virus treatments disappoint, and the economic reopening begins.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020 - First Post-COVID-19 Data Arrives
The week on Wall Street, reality hits, and corporate earnings.
Read MoreApril 13, 2020 - Markets Rally
The week on Wall Street, a change in sentiment, and credit markets stabilize.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020 - Volatility Continues
The week on Wall Street, markets grapple with uncertainty, and troubles in the oil patch.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2020 - Rallies and Retreats
The week on Wall Street, a swift Fed decision, a push toward treasuries, and winter hiring surge continues.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2020 - The Virus Becomes the Focus
The week on Wall Street, strong consumer confidence, plus a boost for incomes, and buyers have flocked to new homes.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020 - Virus Anxieties Affect Stocks
The week on Wall Street, minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting, and fewer home sales, but more building permits.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2020 - Weekly Gains for Big Benchmarks
The week on Wall Street, Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill, yearly inflation reaches 2.5%, and gains in retail sales, sentiment.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2020 - Stocks Bounce Back
The week on Wall Street, China plans to halve some tariffs, January's net job gain: 225,000, and a manufacturing positive.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2020 - Equities Slip on Virus Concerns
The week on Wall Street, the Fed makes a minor move, encouraging new consumer data, and economy expanded at a 2.1% pace in fourth quarter.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2020 - Stocks End the Week Lower
The week on Wall Street, futures markets eye coronavirus outbreak, and fewest homes for sale in 20 years.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2020 - Fresh Record Highs
The week on Wall Street, progress on the trade front, and homebuilding picks up.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2020 - Further Gains for Stocks
The week on Wall Street, holiday hiring numbers, and oil prices decline.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2020 - Concerns About Oil
The week on Wall Street, oil takes center stage, and manufacturing activity declines.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2019 - The Year in Review
What drove the markets, the Federal Reserve eased, trade quarrel, earnings, and the economy.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2019 - Phase-One Trade Deal Reached
The week on Wall Street, phase-one trade deal reached, December tariffs averted, Fed holds steady on short-term interest rates, and retail sales disappoint.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2019 - Stocks Ride Out a Choppy Week
The week on Wall Street, hiring surpasses expectations, markets might wait well into 2020 for a China trade deal, and a final thought.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2019 - November Concludes With Gains
The week on Wall Street, markets wait for news of a trade pact, and the latest on consumer spending and consumer confidence.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2019 - Major Indices Move Lower
The week on Wall Street, nothing conclusive regarding trade, the Fed assesses the economy, and strength in the housing sector.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2019 - A New Dow Milestone
The week on Wall Street, will there be a trade breakthrough, and consumers boost their buying.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2019 - Dow, S&P 500 Extend Win Streaks
The week on Wall Street, will tariffs phase out or remain, and service sector activity picks up.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2019 - More Historic Highs
The week on Wall Street, economy adds 128,000 jobs in October, the Fed's latest interest rate decision, and where trade talks with China stand.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019 - S&P 500 Nearly Makes History
The week on Wall Street, another hint of progress in Trade Talks, and a gain for consumer sentiment.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2019 - Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 Rise
The week on Wall Street, the early earnings picture, and retail sales declined last month.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019 - Trade Winds Move the Market
The week on Wall Street, trade winds, and quarterly earnings.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2019 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
The week on Wall Street, S&P 500 ends quarter higher, U.S.-China trade disagreement continued, and The Fed made a move.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2019 - Benchmarks End Week Lower
The week on Wall Street, incomes grow & spending slows, and a slip in consumer confidence.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2019 - Stocks Stage a Modest Retreat
The week on Wall Street, another quarter-point cut, and oil prices jump.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019 - Dow Logs 8-Day Win Streak
The week on Wall Street, a delay for planned October tariff hikes, more risk appetite, and inflation pressure increases.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2019 - Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance
The week on Wall Street, trade talks poised to restart, and weaker hiring & manufacturing data.
Read MoreSeptember, 2019 - Stocks Rally as August Ends
The week on Wall Street, positive News in the trade dispute, and mixed consumer confidence signals.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019 - China Announces More Tariffs
The week on Wall Street, Beijing plans new tariffs, Powell reflects at Jackson Hole, and leading indicators rise.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2019 - Equities Face Some Volatility
The week on Wall Street, attention on the bond market, and some China tariffs postponed.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2019 - Trade Tensions Affect Stocks
The week on Wall Street, China devalues its currency, and earnings season update.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2019 - Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Retreat
The week on Wall Street, Fed cuts benchmark interest rate, more tariffs planned, and the latest hiring data.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2019 - S&P & Nasdaq Outgain Dow
The week on Wall Street, economy grew moderately in Q2, and China trade talks to restart.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2019 - Stocks Descend from Recent Peaks
The week on Wall Street, households bought more last month, and will Wall Street's expectations be met?
Read MoreJuly 15, 2019 - S&P 500 Tops 3,000
The week on Wall Street, Jerome Powell's statements, and overall inflation remains muted.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
The week on Wall Street, stocks, the Fed, and U.S.-China trade talks stalled.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019 - Down Week Ends Strong Month
The week on Wall Street, trade talks could soon restart, and Powell cautions against adjusting rates too quickly.
Read MoreJune 24, 2019 - Stocks Touch Record Highs
The week on Wall Street, the Fed's June Policy Statement, and last Tuesday's market-moving tweet.
Read MoreJune 17, 2019 - Further June Gains
Oil prices rollercoaster and households bought more in May.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019 - Big Gains for the Major Indices
The week on Wall Street, Jerome Powell's comments and hiring cools.
Read MoreJune 3, 2019 - May Ends with a Retreat
The week on Wall Street and meanwhile, on Main Street...
Read MoreMay 28, 2019 - Trade Tensions Linger
The week on Wall Street and the market waits for further trade talk cues.
Read MoreMay 20, 2019 - Trade News Moves the Market
The week on Wall Street and the latest trade developments.
Read MoreMay 13, 2019 - Higher Tariffs Take Effect
Wall Street has a wandering eye...
Read MoreMay 6, 2019 - Major Indices Have a Mixed Week
The key is to stay patient and think long term instead of short term.
Read MoreApril 29, 2019 - S&P 500 Reaches a New Peak
Stocks returned to record territory and a shift in focus.
Read MoreApril 22, 2019 - A Mild Week for the Market
Nothing really catalytic emerged to drive the market last week, and volumes were low.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019 - The Q1 Earnings Season Begins
The Week on Wall Street plus more!
Read MoreApril 8, 2019 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
This week on Wall Street and a quarterly update.
Read MoreApril 1, 2019 - Gains Conclude a Great Quarter
The Week on Wall Street, IPOs, the Housing Market, and a Tax Tip.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019 - Treasury Yields Prompt Concerns
Fed sees no hikes in 2019 and oil hovers near $60.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2019 - Dow, S&P, Nasdaq All Rise
The Week on Wall Street The big story last week was the sudden grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 passenger jets in dozens of countries. The financial effects of this ban could potentially impact the airline industry and segments of...
Read MoreMarch 11, 2019 - Stocks Dip on Growth Concerns
The Week on Wall Street As in February, investors spent most of the first full trading week of March hoping for new details in U.S.-China trade negotiations. While they waited, stock benchmarks drifted downward. From Monday's open to...
Read MoreMarch 4, 2019 - S&P Ends Week Little Changed
The Week on Wall Street Stocks lost a little ground as February gave way to March. While domestic and overseas political developments made headlines, the market stayed relatively calm: from Monday's open through Friday's close, the...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2019 - Optimism Spurs a Broad Rally
Stocks rallied last week as optimism about a potential U.S.-China trade deal grew. The renewed prospects for a trade pact were not the only development investors found appealing last week. There were indications that the Federal Reserve m
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019 - Dow, S&P, Nasdaq Climb Higher
The Week on Wall Street - Stocks ended a good week on a high note, as hints of progress in U.S.-China trade talks encouraged investors. When the closing bell rang Friday, the S&P 500 settled at 2,775.60, after rising 2.50% in five days....
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2019 - Stocks Post Small Weekly Gains
The Week on Wall Street Major U.S. stock benchmarks eked out slight gains last week, with corporate profit reports and news about U.S.-China trade negotiations vying for investor attention over five trading sessions. The big three...
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2019 - Markets Gain Again
Last week closed out one of stocks' top January performances in years. In fact, both the S&P 500 and Dow posted their best January results in at least 3 decades.[1] For the week, major domestic indexes were also up. The S&P 500 gained...
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2019 - Stocks Muted, Big Week Ahead
What topics were on investors' minds? Despite the relative lack of market drama last week, investors still had plenty to consider. For example, the following details emerged:
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2019 - The Rally Continues
U.S. markets were up again last week, as major domestic indexes posted their 4th weekly gains in a row.[1] In fact, the S&P 500 was no longer in correction territory at Friday's close - and was in the middle of its best yearly start...
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2019 - Markets Relax and Rally
What drove last week's gains? Updates on trade and monetary policy contributed to investor decisions, yet again.[5] The Federal Reserve made dovish comments. Last week, multiple Fed officials gave speeches indicating our central bank would
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2019 - Markets Up - And Volatile
What drove the market rally? Two key events contributed to the huge jumps on Friday: 1) the latest labor report and 2) comments from the Federal Reserve Chairman.[7]
Read MoreDecember 31, 2018 - Year-End Special Edition: A Look Back at 2018
The close of the year provides an opportunity for investors to step back and consider the wider financial landscape. This week, we're reviewing some key issues that defined 2018, as well as some factors that may influence financial...
Read MoreDecember 24, 2018 - Turbulence Continues
Last week, domestic markets had some of their worst performance in 10 years.[1] The S&P 500 lost 7.05%, the Dow declined 6.87%, and the NASDAQ dropped 8.36%. All three indexes have now lost at least 8% in 2018.[2] On Friday, December...
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018 - Stocks Down, Change Ahead?
Last week brought more volatility to the markets. While domestic indexes had some rallies as positive trade news emerged earlier in the week, by Friday, December 14, they had erased any gains. The last time major U.S. indexes ended in...
Read MoreDecember 10, 2018 - Volatility Continues
1. How volatile are stocks right now? If recent market fluctuations have felt intense to you, there's a reason: They are. The past three weeks have had the most volatility since 2008's financial crisis. During this time, domestic indexes ha
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018 - Markets Rebound
U.S. markets ended a volatile month on a high note Friday. All three major indices posted impressive increases for the week, buoyed by news from the Fed Reserve and international trade.[1] To better understand last week's sharp rebound, let
Read MoreNovember 26, 2018 - Why Did Stocks Drop?
Last week was a tough one for markets. The S&P 500 dropped 3.79% and experienced its worst results during a Thanksgiving week since 1939.[1] While the index officially entered correction territory on Friday, it closed 10.2% below its...
Read MoreNovember 19, 2018 - Analyzing Data Amid Declines
Markets experienced more volatility last week, as perspectives on trade, tech, and retail pulled investor sentiment back and forth. Although domestic indexes were up on Friday, November 16, they still posted losses for the week.[1] In...
Read MoreNovember 12, 2018 - The Impact of Oil and Elections
Last week, markets experienced a 4-day winning streak before dropping on Friday, November 9. Despite those losses, domestic indexes posted gains for the week.[1] The S&P 500 increased 2.13%, the Dow added 2.84%, and the NASDAQ was up 0...
Read MoreNovember 5, 2018 - Markets Bounce Back
Markets posted strong gains last week after struggling for much of October. The S&P 500 had its best weekly performance since May, and the NASDAQ had its first positive week since September.[1] Despite domestic markets dropping on...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2018 - Why Did Stocks Drop?
Currently, many topics are on investors' minds, from inflation to tariffs to valuations and beyond, but analysts are not pointing to one single culprit for last week's performance.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2018 - Examining October
While the final weekly results showed relatively little growth or loss, the week included some volatility.[4] So far, domestic indexes have struggled this month. As of October 19, the S&P 500 and Dow had each lost more than 3% for the month
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018 - Stocks Take a Ride
Volatility was back in full force last week. The three major domestic indexes posted several days of losses before experiencing wide swings on Friday. By week's end, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which investors use to help measure fear
Read MoreOctober 8, 2018 - Examining Economies
While U.S. and international stocks followed similar paths last week, data is beginning to show that our economic outlooks may be very different for the moment.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
Friday, September 28, was the last trading day in 2018's 3rd quarter, and the S&P 500 posted its strongest quarterly return in nearly 5 years.[1] The Dow also showed impressive returns by beating expectations for the quarter, while...
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2018 - New Records and Changes
For months, fears of a global trade war have dominated headlines. Last week, China and the U.S. launched new tariffs on each other's products, but the latest round of this trade skirmish had an interesting effect.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2018 - New Records and Changes
Last week brought new tariffs and data, and another look at changes coming to equity classifications. Overall, the S&P 500 gained 0.85% and the Dow was up 2.25%, while the NASDAQ dropped 0.29%.[1] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE...
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018 - Stocks Up as Milestone Passes
For 158 years, the Wall Street firm weathered the markets' changes. By 2008, however, various challenges, including excessive risk taking, led to its demise. The firm's unexpected bankruptcy announcement shocked investors and triggered mark
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018 - Stocks Up as Milestone Passes
Last week, the East Coast prepared for Hurricane Florence, which roared through the Carolinas and Georgia. As investors kept their eyes on the weather and its potential for destruction, estimates emerged of up to $27 billion in...
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2018 - A Shaky Start to September
Last week certainly provided data and headlines for investors to digest. But the job market, economic fundamentals, and market remain strong.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2018 - A Shaky Start to September
Domestic markets fell last week due to negative trade news and declining tech stocks, with the S&P 500 and Dow both breaking their multi-week winning streaks. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ posted losses for 4 days in a row for the first time...
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2018 - Markets Up Again
Trade continued to dominate the news last week and cause market volatility as investors monitored discussions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and tension with China. While Mexico and the U.S. reached a new trade deal...
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2018 - Markets Up Again
Trade continued to dominate the news last week and cause market volatility as investors monitored discussions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and tension with China. While Mexico and the U.S. reached a new trade...
Read MoreAugust 27, 2018 - The Bull Market Continues
Last week marked a noteworthy milestone in our economy.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2018 - The Bull Market Continues
Last week marked a noteworthy milestone in our economy: On Wednesday, August 22, the bull market entered its 3,453rd day, the longest such run in U.S. history. In the past 9 plus years, domestic indexes have come quite a ways since...
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018 - Trade & Turkey Drive Markets
As several reports deepened our understanding of the economy's underlying health, investors balanced the news with updates on Turkey and trade disputes. Here are some key highlights of the various developments.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018 - Trade & Turkey Drive Markets
Challenges in emerging markets affected both U.S. and global stock performance last week, with the S&P 500 experiencing several down days.[1] By market close on Friday, however, two of the three major domestics posted gains for the...
Read MoreAugust 13, 2018 - Mixed Results as Turkey Stumbles
Although last week brought relatively few economic updates, we did learn that the labor market continues to improve, consumer prices are on the rise and the challenges facing Turkey's economy had an outsize impact on global stocks.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2018 - Mixed Results as Turkey Stumbles
Stocks ended the week in mixed territory as trouble with Turkey's currency affected U.S. equity performance on Friday, August 10.[1] For the week, the S&P lost 0.25%, the Dow declined 0.59%, and the NASDAQ increased 0.35%.[2]...
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018 - Stocks Up as Data Comes In
Once again, trade and corporate earnings were in the news last week.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018 - Stocks Up as Data Comes In
Domestic markets ended last week in positive territory, as the S&P gained 0.76%, the Dow was up 0.05%, and the NASDAQ increased 0.96%.[1] This performance marked the 5th week in a row that the S&P 500 and Dow posted gains.[2]...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2018 - Examining Economic Growth
The following economic awareness entry is based on short-term events and therefore should not be taken as information towards making investment decisions, which are of a long-term nature. It is only meant to provide clarity regarding...
Read MoreJuly 23, 2018 - Earnings Season Continues
What We Learned Last Week: Corporate earnings rose in the 2nd quarter, Retail sales increased, Industrial production hit a new record, Housing starts dropped
Read MoreJuly 16, 2018 - Special Report: Quarterly Update
We are now two weeks into July, which means the 1st half of 2018 is behind us. As we analyze what may be ahead in the markets, we'll also strive to understand what has happened so far this year.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2018 - Jobs Push Stocks Up
Once again, trade and tariffs were a major topic on many people's minds.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2018 - Trade and Tariffs Rattle Markets
International trade concerns continue to create uncertainty in markets around the world.[1] Despite the markets' slight rises on Friday, June 29, they recorded losses for the week.[2] The S&P 500 fell 1.33%, the Dow gave back 1.26%,...
Read MoreJune 25, 2018 - The Power of Corporate Earnings
While trade headlines may affect market performance, a closer look at the data shows other, more powerful drivers affecting equity prices. In particular, many investors continue to focus on corporate earnings estimates.
Read MoreJune 18, 2018 - Trade and Interest Rates
Two Key Perspectives From Last Week: Trade tension continued and interest rates increased.
Read MoreJune 11, 2018 - Strength, Growth, and Tension
As last week ended, tension between the U.S. and some of its greatest allies was on the rise. Trade remained a hot-button topic ahead of the G-7 meeting in Canada, but investors seemed largely unfazed by the drama.
Read MoreJune 4, 2018 - Jobs Report Calms Volatility
Markets experienced heightened volatility this week. The markets' highs and lows came from a variety of economic and geopolitical developments.
Read MoreMay 29, 2018 - Stocks Up, Signals Mixed
Geopolitical uncertainty affected stocks last week, as the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea began to look less likely.
Read MoreMay 21, 2018 - Tackling Trade & Treasuries
Two familiar topics were on many investors' minds last week: trade and treasuries. Here is a recap of the key details and their market impacts.
Read MoreMay 14, 2018 - Markets Post Week of Growth
On Friday, the markets closed the week gaining traction. Various factors came together to support the growth. From geopolitical topics to strong corporate earnings, we'll focus on 3 key developments that drove movement.
Read MoreMay 7, 2018 - Examining Employment
Domestic indexes posted strong results on Friday, May 4, as the latest labor report data lessened investors' concerns about inflation and interest rates. Nonetheless, stocks had mixed results last week.
Read MoreApril 30, 2018 - Earnings Rise, Stocks Stumble
Last week provided a variety of information for investors to take in. On Friday, we received the initial reading of 1st-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Read MoreApril 23, 2018 - Examining Earnings & Yields
Amid last week's primarily positive data updates, two key occurrences also affected markets: Corporate earnings & Treasury yields.
Read MoreApril 16, 2018 - Earnings Season Begins
Similar to recent weeks, international events continued to sway markets.
Read MoreApril 9, 2018 - Special Update: Quarterly Report
An escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China wasn't the only headline to affect markets.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018 - Markets Increase
Markets were closed on March 30 for Good Friday, but in the four days of trading, stocks recovered some of this year's losses.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2018 - Stocks Drop as Tariffs Rise
What caused markets to stumble in this way? While various economic reports came out and the Federal Reserve raised rates again, another topic triggered the declines: trade war concerns.
Read MoreA Look Back - March 19, 2018
Markets hit bottom on March 9, 2009. In the years since, stocks have corrected multiple times, losing over 10%. But, they have never lost 20% to push into a bear market - meaning we're in the midst of the 2nd-longest bull market since WWII
Read MoreMarch 12, 2018 - Goldilocks Returns
Domestic stocks leapt ahead last week as the latest jobs report inspired renewed confidence in our economic standing. In addition to solid stock growth, Friday, March 9, also brought a significant milestone in the markets...
Read MoreMarch 5, 2018 - Volatile Markets Continue
The following economic awareness entry is based on short-term events and therefore should not be taken as information towards making investment decisions, which are of a long-term nature. It is only meant to provide clarity regarding...
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018 - Interest Rates, Treasuries, and Inflation
Once again, inflation and interest rates were on many investors' minds. In particular, multiple reports from the Federal Reserve contributed to performance.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2018 - Stocks Rebound
Markets rebounded last week, posting sizable gains and moving back into positive territory for the year. All three domestic indexes experienced their largest weekly growth in years, despite losing some ground on Friday.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2018 - Markets Slide as Bond Yields Rise
Looking at the markets' sizable losses, you might expect that discouraging economic data came out last week - or some geopolitical drama spooked investors. On the contrary, the drops came in response to news that seems positive.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2018 - Stocks Jumped Last Week
On Monday, January 22, the government shutdown ended after 3 days, as House and Senate members reached an initial compromise. President Trump signed the measure on Monday evening, securing government funding until February 8.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2018 - Stocks Up as Shutdown Looms
In addition to the solid performance for U.S. equities, we're also experiencing synchronized global growth. European and Asian stocks grew last week, and China's growth data was more positive than expected.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2018 - Equities and Inflation Climb
By week's end, we didn't receive a tremendous amount of economic data. However, the economy did provide details that reveal it continues to pick up speed. In particular, both corporate earnings and inflation appear to be on the rise.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2018 - Stocks Start 2018 With Jump
The first week of 2018 is behind us, and across the globe, stocks experienced a strong start to the year.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2018 - Special Update: 2017 in Review
In the final trading days of a strong 2017, U.S. indexes lost some ground. Despite the losses, all three major domestic indexes experienced their best year since 2013.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2017 - A Tax Bill Before the Holiday
Tax bill highlights and other economic news...
Read MoreDecember 18, 2017 - Tax Plan Boosts Stocks
Domestic markets were up last week as tax reform became more likely. On Friday, multiple previously undecided Senators announced they would back the combined House and Senate bill, and stocks reacted by hitting new record highs.[1]
Read MoreDecember 11, 2017 - Strong Markets for the Holidays
As the holiday season progresses, the markets continue to impress. Solid labor market conditions and a rebounding retail climate are helping to support the economy as the year closes.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2017 - Looking Beyond Politics
Markets went for a wild ride last week - especially on Friday. In fact, on December 1, the S&P 500 had its largest fluctuations since the day after the 2016 presidential election.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2017 - Black Friday Brings Gains
The Black Friday Effect
Read MoreNovember 20, 2017 - Stocks Mixed on Tax Reform, Data Up
Tax reform remained a key focus in the markets, as investors questioned whether changes will happen by the end of 2017.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2017 - Stocks Slide as Uncertainty Rises
The market's drop in context and what lies ahead.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017 - Stocks End Up After Busy Week
Why did markets continue to perform well last week? In part, economic data, political developments, and policy decisions gave investors a variety of details to digest.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2017 - Data Drives More Growth
What drove markets last week and what is on the horizon?
Read MoreOctober 23, 2017 - Markets Rise with Tax Overhaul Looming
On Thursday evening, the senate passed the blueprint for a $4 trillion budget.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2017 - More Record Highs
Last Friday, all 3 major domestic indexes continued their streak of weekly gains and record highs. The S&P 500 added 0.15%, and the Dow was up 0.43%. Meanwhile, both indexes posted their 5th weekly gain in a row. In addition, the S&P...
Read MoreOctober 9, 2017 - Third Quarter Review
We began the first trading week of the 4th quarter last Monday, so let's review Q3's performance and what lies ahead for Q4.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2017 - Another Week of Highs
As the country continues its recovery from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the economy keeps revealing positive strides. A few specific performance factors rounded out the week...
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2017 - Stocks Mixed, Fed Changes Policy
Three stories that have dominated conversations and driven investor attention in 2017 continued last week.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2017 - Understanding Record Highs
After briefly stumbling the week of September 4, domestic indexes notched significant gains last week and hit record highs.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017 - Could Weather Cause Headwinds?
Understanding the economic effects these recent weather events can create is important for proactively planning ahead.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2017 - The Economy Picks Up Speed
Last week gave a number of things for both investors and non-investors to think - and worry - about.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2017 - Markets Bounce Back
Last week provided a number of economic updates, and a report from Fed Chair Janet Yellen helped push the markets higher.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2017 - Markets Cautious But Resilient
From domestic unrest to international terrorism, last week provided many headlines that could easily rattle the markets.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2017 - Global News Weighs Markets
Though international developments dominated headlines, economic news important to markets and investors continued to roll out.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2017 - Markets Remain Bullish
Here are key market developments that emerged last week.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2017 - Markets March Ahead
A rundown of last week's developments and what lies ahead.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2017 - Strong Stocks & A Falling Dollar
Corporate Earnings Drive Growth, Weakened Dollar Continues, and Other Key Market Developments.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2017 - Special Quarterly Update: Q2 Coming Into Focus
Despite continuing headlines from Washington, the markets remain productive and strong.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2017 - Markets Start Second-Half Slow
As the country celebrated the Fourth of July last week, the markets experienced some volatility, though they finished a bit flat overall.[1]
Read MoreJuly 3, 2017 - Market Volatility Returns
The Fed reported during the week that the largest U.S. banks passed the stress test evaluating their financial soundness.
Read MoreJune 19, 2017 - Mixed Markets Continue
The Fed Increases Interest Rates, Soft Economic Data Continues, and Market Details on the Horizon.
Read MoreJune 12, 2017 - Mixed Markets. Mixed News.
Indications of a Softer Economy
Read MoreJune 5, 2017 - Stocks Advance, Economy Softens
While the U.S. equity markets advanced to new highs and bond prices rose, other markets were mixed for the week.
Read MoreMay 22, 2017 - Volatility Returns to Markets
The CBOE VIX is designed to measure market volatility by using S&P 500 put and call index option prices.[4] For most of the year, volatility in the markets has been low. However, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked 40% midweek
Read MoreMay 8, 2017 - Markets Stay Steady
Overall, we experienced another week of generally positive, but somewhat mixed, economic signals.
Read MoreMay 1, 2017 - Strong Markets and Slow GDP
On Friday, April 28, we learned that first quarter GDP increased a modest 0.7%, lower than the reported consensus expectations of approximately 1%.
Read MoreApril 24, 2017 - Stocks Gain. Questions Remain.
What Did We Learn Last Week?
Read MoreApril 17, 2017 - Stocks Slip for Second Week
Markets closed on April 14 for the Good Friday holiday, but in the four trading days, a number of headlines dominated the news cycles.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017 - Special Quarterly Update: Stocks Post Strong Gains in Q1
As of now, 2017 has started with strong market performance, high consumer confidence, and low volatility.[18]
Read MoreApril 3, 2017 - Stocks Up, More Data In
What else happened last week?
Read MoreMarch 27, 2017 - Markets Stumble. What Does Data Say?
As is typically the case, no simple answer can easily explain market behavior.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2017 - Fed Raises Rates Again
Over the week, we received a series of economic updates that gave a mostly positive view of the economy's progression.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2017 - What a Difference Eight Years Make
This week, the Fed meets to determine whether or not to raise benchmark interest rates for the first time in 2017.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2017 - Is a Rate Hike Coming?
On Wednesday, March 1, the three major domestic indexes all had their best performance in 2017 and reached record highs yet again.[1]
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2017 - Markets Up, New Data on the Horizon
With the exception of January increases for new single-family homes and the fastest pace of existing home sales since 2007, we do not have a tremendous amount of new data to share.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2017 - More Record Highs and New Data
A number of data reports came out last week, and they tell a mostly encouraging story about the economy right now.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2017 - Taxes, Trade, and Record Highs
What happened? The most recent trade deficit numbers came in last week.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2017 - Looking at Labor
Depending on which survey you look at, economic experts predicted the economy would add an average of between 175,000 and 180,000 jobs in January.[5]
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2017 - Stocks Up, GDP Down
Consumer confidence matched positive performance, as the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment measurement beat expectations in January and reached the highest levels since 2004.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2017 - Markets Pause in Search for Clarity
A new presidential era began last Friday with Donald Trump's inauguration, and the market reaction was far more restrained than its response to his election.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017 - Financials Up, Indexes Mixed
What We Saw Last Week
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2017 - New Year Starts With Record Highs
To say that 2017 has started differently than 2016 would be an understatement.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2017 - Special Update: 2016 in Review
By market close on December 30, 2016, all three indexes showed healthy growth for the year; another reminder to never get too high or low on recent performance!
Read MoreDecember 27, 2016 - Slow, But Positive, Trading Week
Outside of the markets, we received a number of reports that painted a mostly positive view of the U.S. economy.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2016 - Fed Raises Rates
The biggest headline from last week was a development the market anticipated for quite some time: The Federal Reserve decided to raise its benchmark interest rates - for only the second time since 2006.[3]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016 - Rational Exuberance?
On Friday, December 9, all three major U.S. stock indexes ended at record highs. For the first time in five years, they each posted gains every day of the trading week.[1] The S&P 500 was up 3.08%, the Dow added 3.06%, and NASDAQ...
Read MoreDecember 5, 2016 - A Mixed View
Rallies such as the one we've experienced since Donald Trump's election can't go on forever, so we aren't too concerned about these minor pullbacks.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016 - Many Reasons to Give Thanks
What Happened This Week?
Read MoreNovember 21, 2016 - Stocks Up, Fed Increase Likely
With the long, drawn-out presidential election behind us, investors are beginning to look past politics and pay closer attention to the economic fundamentals.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2016 - A Week of Surprises
Despite many predictions that the markets would sell-off if Trump won, all of the major U.S. indexes ended the week ahead.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2016 - Stocks Down but Long-Term View Up
Of course, we never like to see the markets go down. However, we believe that when you look beneath the surface, the economy is still doing far better than what this week's performance implies.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016 - Big Headlines Drive the Markets
Three Key Events Last Week
Read MoreOctober 24, 2016 - A Quiet Week Ends With Indexes Up
Of course, seeing positive weekly results is always good, but right now, the general market sentiment seems unsure about where it stands and where to go from here.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2016 - How Much Will Hurricane Matthew Cost?
Whenever disaster strikes, people often wonder: What's all this going to cost?
Read MoreOctober 10, 2016 - Special Quarterly Update: Stocks See Strong Gains in Q3
After pulling back in late June after Britain's surprise vote to exit the European Union, markets recovered quickly in the early days of the third quarter.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2016 - Why Deutsche Bank Isn't Lehman
Last week, concerns about one of the world's largest banks caused investors to worry that a new "Lehman moment" might spark a new financial crisis.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2016 - After Summer Slumber, Volatility is Back
The market is facing a dilemma based on mixed information and an uncertain political landscape.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2016 - Stocks Drop on Interest Rate Worries
Monetary policy was at the forefront of investors' minds last week as they continue to calculate the odds of an interest rate increase ahead of the September Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2016 - Stocks Surge on August Jobs Miss
The August jobs report showed that the economy gained 151,000 new jobs instead of the 180,000 jobs predicted by economists.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2016 - LIBOR Surge May Rule Out September Fed Rate Hike
Even as the Fed has kept interest rates flat, an unexpected surge in short-term interest rates triggered by an industry rule change is potentially doing some of the Fed's work for it.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2016 - NASDAQ Posts Eighth Week of Gains
The Fed officials appear to have some division of thought.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2016 - S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ Post New Records
Earnings season is mostly behind us, and, with nearly all of the S&P 500 companies having reported in, we have a good overall picture of last quarter's performance.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2016 - S&P 500 at New High After Jobs Blowout
Among last week's major events was a shockingly good July jobs report. Last month, the economy added 255,000 new jobs, blowing away expectations of 180,000 jobs.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2016 - Stocks Close Mixed on GDP Disappointment
The preliminary estimate of Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth showed that the economy grew a paltry 1.2% last quarter versus the 2.6% growth expected.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2016 - S&P 500 Closes at Another New Record
Second-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and the picture thus far is much like that of the last four quarters: uninspiring performance eked out on very little revenue growth.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2016 - Despite Ongoing Terrorism, Stocks Continue to Rise
Despite upbeat financial data, terrorism has sadly continued, with occurrences in both Nice, France and Istanbul, Turkey.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2016 - S&P Tests New High on Jobs Surge
Stocks surged after Friday's better-than-expected June jobs report.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2016 - Stocks End Q2 With a Bang
What lesson can we draw from recent market gyrations?
Read MoreJune 27, 2016 - Britain's Messy Divorce: How Brexit May Affect U.S. Investors
The vote to leave was a surprise to most, and markets hate surprises.
Read MoreJune 20, 2016 - Fed Leaves Rates on Brexit Uncertainty
The big news last week was the Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates.
Read MoreJune 13, 2016 - Is Britain Really Going to Leave the EU?
What's going on in Britain?
Read MoreJune 6, 2016 - What Did the May Jobs Report Show Us?
On Friday, we got a look at how the labor market did in May.
Read MoreMay 31, 2016 - Dow, S&P 500 Post Best Week Since March
Markets jumped on Fed statements last week after the previous week's release of minutes from the April Fed meeting fanned expectations of an interest rate hike soon...
Read MoreMay 23, 2016 - Fed Changes Tune On Interest Rates
Market reactions to the release of the April Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting minutes drove much of last week's volatility.
Read MoreMay 16, 2016 - Growing economy and labor market...but less shopping?
Despite a growing economy and strong labor market, Americans didn't shop as much as retailers expected last quarter, leaving some puzzled over the disconnect.
Read MoreMay 9, 2016 - April Jobs Report Shows Slower Pace of Growth
April's job report showed investors that the labor market continues to improve, adding 160,000 jobs last month.
Read MoreMay 2, 2016 - Looking at the Current Bull Run
After months of volatility and challenges on the horizon, can the bulls keep running?
Read MoreApril 25, 2016 - Some Positive Earnings Outside of Tech
First-quarter earnings reports drove a lot of market activity last week.
Read MoreApril 18, 2016 - Dow Ends Best Week in a Month
Earnings reports are trickling in and the news so far is not as bad as expected.
Read MoreApril 11, 2016 - Q1 GDP Shows Marginal Growth
After a rosier-than-expected fourth quarter, economic forecasts suggest that the economy barely grew in the first three months of 2016.
Read MoreApril 4, 2016 - Special Quarterly Update: Roller Coaster Q1 Ends Mixed
Markets faced serious headwinds last quarter due to slowing economic growth around the world.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2016 - Q4 GDP Revised Upward by Strong Consumer Spending
Stocks ended the holiday-shortened week down, snapping their five-week winning streak. However, losses were mild amid low trading volume before the Easter weekend. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.67%, the Dow fell 0.49%, and the...
Read MoreMarch 21, 2016 - Dow and S&P 500 Green for 2016
After a historically rough start to the year, stocks finally rallied enough to put the S&P 500 and Dow in the green for the year.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2016 - Bull Market Anniversary: What's Changed in 7 Years?
To put the recent volatility into perspective, let's take a look at what has changed over the last seven years:
Read MoreMarch 7, 2016 - Stocks Rally for Third Week
Investors cheered at a reasonably solid jobs report.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2016 - Stocks End Higher for Second Week
The latest data shows that the economy grew 1.0% last quarter versus the 0.7% originally reported.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2016 - Stocks Post Best Week of 2016
The week ahead is packed with important economic data, including the second release of fourth-quarter GDP, consumer sentiment, international trade, and consumer spending.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016 - Are Recession Fears Just Hype?
Why is there so much talk about a recession?
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2016: Lowest Unemployment Since 2008 - So What's the Problem?
In this week's update, we wanted to dig deeper into a major economic indicator that drives market analysis and activity: the monthly jobs report.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2016 - Positive Earnings, Positive Returns
Fourth-quarter earnings season is in full swing and will continue to play a role in stock performance in future weeks.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2016 - Stocks End Choppy Week Higher
Investors found their footing last week and closed out a positive week for the first time in 2016.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016 - Stocks End Rocky Week Down
Stocks closed down again Friday ahead of the long holiday weekend after disappointing earnings, more China worries, and plunging oil prices added to fears about slowing global growth. For the week, the S&P 500 dropped 2.17%, the Dow...
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2016 - What's Up With China?
China's ongoing economic woes are causing major turmoil in stock markets around the world.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2016 - Special Update: 2015 in Review
Now that 2015 is in the rear-view mirror, let's take a look at some of the factors that influenced markets last year.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2015 - Stocks End Holiday Week Positive
On the economic front, final data on third-quarter economic growth showed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 2.0%, down from the previous estimate of 2.1%. The report showed that a slew of global issues cut into demand for U.S. goods...
Read MoreDecember 21, 2015 - The Fed Raised Interest Rates. Now What?
If you're one of the millions of Americans who have better ways of spending time than watching the Federal Reserve, you may be wondering what will happen now that the Fed has voted to raise interest rates.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2015 - May Global Concerns Delay Rate Increase?
Worries about the global economy took center stage last week as oil prices skidded to multi-year lows on warning of a supply glut.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2015 - Jobs Report Gives Fed Green Light for December Rate Hike
Stocks surged late last week after a strong November jobs report gave investors renewed confidence in the economy.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2015 - Stocks Close Mixed on Low Holiday Volume
The holiday shopping season kicked off with Black Friday, and the news so far suggests that retailers may have seen less business than last year.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2015 - Investors Keep Cool Despite Recent Events
So far, investors seem to be shrugging off the concerns about terrorism. While cool-headed behavior is good news for investors tired of volatility, it's a grim sign of the times: People are getting used to tragedies.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2015 - How Will the Paris Attacks Affect Markets?
A series of coordinated terrorist attacks shook Paris on Friday, leading to at least 129 dead and hundreds wounded.[2] How will markets react to the attacks?
Read MoreNovember 9, 2015 - Stocks Finish Strong on Surprising Jobs Report
Since August's pullback, the S&P 500 has regained 12.40%.[3] While headwinds still exist, and we don't think that stock investors should breathe a sigh of relief yet, we're happy to see that markets have regained some lost ground....
Read MoreNovember 2, 2015 - Special Update: New Budget Deal Affects Social Security Strategies
The following economic awareness entry is based on short-term events and therefore should not be taken as information towards making investment decisions, which are of a long-term nature. It is only meant to provide clarity regarding.....
Read MoreOctober 26, 2015 - Why Do We Care About Earnings?
Every quarter, financial pages everywhere become focused on earnings reports as companies begin to dole out information on how they performed in the last quarter.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2015 - Stocks Post Third Weekly Gain on Hopes of Fed Delay
Investors greeted mixed economic data with cheers as it raised hopes that the Federal Reserve will delay hiking rates. We're back to another round of "bad news is good news" market activity. Investors have exhibited this contrary...
Read MoreOctober 12, 2015 - S&P Posts Biggest Weekly Gain of 2015
Markets started off the week by continuing the previous Friday's rally, buoyed by the expectation that the Federal Reserve won't be raising rates at the October meeting. Are they right? Probably. The chart below shows the results of...
Read MoreOctober 5, 2015 - Quarterly Edition: Top News for Q3
Stocks ended the final days of the third quarter on a positive note, even though stocks were still down for the quarter. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.04%, the Dow added 0.97%, and the NASDAQ grew 0.45%.1 After hovering around...
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