Advisor Perspectives

MAY 5, 2024

Hard on the heels of a robust end to 2023, the S&P 500 Index rose 11% in the first quarter of this year. We’ve just come through the first quarter of 2024 – and what a quarter it was! This is the first time since 2012 that it’s had back-to-back double-digit quarterly returns.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 26, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Source: Econoday, December 22, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. stock market.

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The post Cycle Watch | February 2023: Economic activity weakens appeared first on Nationwide Financial. With the unemployment rate at its lowest level in over fifty years, the hope that the Fed would begin to wind down its policy tightening sooner rather than later just got more complicated.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Source: Econoday, November 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. CNBC, November 2, 2023.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Peter Mallouk points out that investments made on days of all-time highs outperform investments made on all other days, Technicians will tell you All-Time Highs are bullish, because there is no selling resistance; behavioral economics suggests it’s bullish due to FOMO and plain old greed.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mixed Economic Signals Amid recent signs of a labor market cooling (a hopeful sign for ending rate hikes), last Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed only a slight increase of 204,000. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. In 2023, the standard mileage rate is 65.5

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. Source: Econoday, November 17, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (ADI)

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Yields rose after traders speculated that strong economic data might persuade the Fed to raise rates. Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Durable Goods Orders.

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The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts: See here for YCharts research on the best-performing ETFs of 2023 See here to register for the Future Proof Retreat in March! The post Animal Spirits: The Holy Grail of Investing appeared first on The Irrelevant Investor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Spark Late Week Rally A late-week, two-day rally left stocks higher, adding to November’s gains as the last month of trading for 2023 began. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, December 8, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield.

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Meb Faber Research

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Episode #508: Jim Bianco on “The Biggest Economic Event of Our Lifetime” & The End of the 40-Year Bond Bull Market Guest: Jim Bianco is the President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, which offers macro investment research on financial markets.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They further said that future rate decisions will be based on fresh economic data, offering no indication that a rate cut was forthcoming, as many analysts are increasingly anticipating for 2024. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Source: Econoday, November 24, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 9, 2023

7 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Source: Econoday, October 6, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (BLK)

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A Wealth of Common Sense

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 7, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer Sentiment Source: Econoday, August 4, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (OKE)

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Risk Management Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As the year 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the significant strides made in the realm of Risk Management within the financial services industry. Firms are investing in new technologies and processes to help them identify and mitigate operational risks.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 16, 2024

Carson Investment Research 2024 Market Outlook: Seeing Eye to Eye We are targeting a total return of 11-13% for the S&P 500 Index in 2024 and 4-6% for the Bloomberg U.S. What a strange year we had in 2023. We take a deep dive into our outlook for 2024 in Carson Investment Research’s Outlook ‘24: Seeing Eye to Eye.

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Trade Brains

APRIL 1, 2023

Best Sectors for Long-term Investment in India: When you are investing in stocks for the long term, the first critical factor to check is the lifespan of the products/services offered by that company. Further, if you want to make good profits from stocks in the long term, then make sure that you are investing in the growing sectors.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 10, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, July 7 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 10, 2024

(awealthofcommonsense.com) The 60/40 portfolio had a big comeback in 2023. entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) Strategy 12 lessons the markets taught investors in 2023 including 'Valuations cannot be used to time markets.' axios.com) Finance Investment grade companies are rushing to issue debt in January.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 11, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. What will the participation rate be in December 2023? There are probably a few more people that will return to the workforce in 2023, pushing up the participation rate. Question #7 for 2023: How much will wages increase in 2023?

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 5, 2024

The biz The 25 best podcasts of 2023 including 'The Retrievals' by Susan Burton. theatlantic.com) The best podcasts of 2023 according to people who make podcasts including 'The Town with Matthew Belloni.' vulture.com) Economy 10 things Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway learned in 2023.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 11, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. range in Q4 2023. What will the unemployment rate be in December 2023? Forecasting the unemployment rate includes forecasts for economic and payroll growth, and also for changes in the participation rate (previous question).

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 9, 2024

visualcapitalist.com) Some more charts from 2023 including the drop in IPO activity. axios.com) ETFs The pace of ETF closures picked up in 2023. etf.com) Dating Match Group ($MTCH) has attracted an activist investor in Elliott Investment Management. ft.com) Economy How much is negative news sentiment driving bad economic vibes?

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 8, 2023

awealthofcommonsense.com) No investor, or investment strategy, is perfect. talkingbiznews.com) Ten books that made us think in 2023 including "Ours Was the Shining Future" by David Leonhardt. axios.com) The economics of the Christmas tree business. Strategy What happens after a 20% up year for the stock market?

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics : In recent years, the defence stocks of India have evolved into a great investment field due to the government’s focus on increased spending and the “Make in India” initiative. In the Union Budget 2023-24, ₹5,93,537.64 As of March 31, 2023, the company’s order book value is ₹81,784 crore.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 10, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. range in Q4 2023. Will the core inflation rate decrease in 2023, and what will the YoY core inflation rate be in December 2023? The key question is will inflation continue to trend down towards the Fed's target in 2023?

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strategy The key to successful investing is patience. nytimes.com) Economics Claudia Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics. blog.validea.com) Five common mistakes investors make. blogs.cfainstitute.org) When aiming down the middle makes sense. humbledollar.com) Finance Private credit is the new bank.

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 19, 2023

One of my favorite responsibilities as chief investment officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management is the quarterly conference call I do for our clients. I run through 30 charts in 30 minutes that explain where we are in the economic cycle, what markets are doing, and what it means to their portfolios. 2 Regardless, something is amiss.

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The Big Picture

MAY 24, 2023

This week saw the release of the Fed’s big annual research report, Economic Well-Being of U.S. It’s chock full of great charts and analyses, covering everything from Income, Employment, Expenses, Banking and Credit, Housing, Student Loans, Retirement and Investments, and Overall Financial Well-Being. Households in 2022.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JUNE 19, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Climb After Fed Pause Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks climbed last week as reassuring inflation data boosted investor hopes that the rate-hike cycle was nearing an end amid fresh economic data pointing to continued economic resilience. Index of Leading Economic Indicators.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some are perhaps unorthodox, but they tell us a lot about 2023 while setting the scene for 2024. Carson’s team provides its top charts that tell the story of 2023, including the four-year presidential cycle, high-tech manufacturing, bond yields, equity style performance, and a certain chipmaker that received a lot of attention.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. Americans and the world at large dealt with the economic ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, post-pandemic industrial effects, and rising inflation and interest rates. These concerns are best raised with a financial professional.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 8, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. How much will wages increase in 2023? YoY range in 2023 according to the CES. Here are the Ten Economic Questions for 2023 and a few predictions: • Question #7 for 2023: How much will wages increase in 2023?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 21, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Weather Summer Storm Of News And Indicators Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. New Home Sales.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 31, 2023

(wsj.com) Six lessons from William Bernstein's "The Four Pillars of Investing." markets.businessinsider.com) Investors who bought the Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust ($GBTC) at a big discount are looking good. rise in house prices through August 2023. om.co) Apple TV+ just doesn't have a big enough library.

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