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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 18th, 2024 Rally Loses Steam; Fed Weighs Move Stocks fell last week as the postelection rally lost momentum amid an inflation uptick and cautious comments from Fed officials. 6 Source: YCharts.com, November 16, 2024. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Fed Official Austan Goolsbee speaks.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 9th, 2024 Markets Mixed; Jobs Back on Track Stocks were mixed during the first trading week of December. 6,7,8 Source: YCharts.com, December 7, 2024. 9 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Productivity and Costs. AVGO), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Source: Zacks, December 6 , 2024.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stocks Rally To Record Highs Stocks traded in a fairly tight range for the first half of the short week, yawning at the lack of economic data while awaiting earnings results from one key company that creates chips that power the artificial intelligence operations of many firms. Source: YCharts.com, February 24, 2024. A), eBay Inc.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Market Retreats On Inflation, Economic Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to disappointing inflation updates and other economic reports that fell short of estimates. 3 Source: YCharts.com, February 17, 2024. CNBC, February 16, 2024.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 30th, 2024 Holiday Spending Up Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, December 28, 2024. percent in 2024, compared with 3.1 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Pending Home Sales. GBX) Source: Zacks, December 27 , 2024. percent in 2023.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

​ Weekly Market Insights: Excitement Around Big Tech Continues Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks continued their upward climb last week as excitement around big tech continued; positive economic reports stoked investors’ belief that the Federal Reserve has pulled off a soft landing. Core inflation was 3.2%

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MARCH 25, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, March 23, 2024. 4,5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 18, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, March 22, 2024 2. CNBC.com, March 20, 2024 3.

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MARCH 18, 2024

3,4 Source: YCharts.com, March 16, 2024. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Housing Market Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 13, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, March 15, 2024 2. CNBC, March 15, 2024 4.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, February 10, 2024. Economic Strength The strength of the U.S. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Retail Sales.

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MARCH 11, 2024

4,5 Source: YCharts.com, March 9, 2024. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2024 2. CNBC, March 7, 2024 4.

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MARCH 4, 2024

1 Economic news also helped boost markets. 2 Source: YCharts.com, March 2, 2024. Consumers Remain Upbeat With all the excitement over AI, it’s easy to overlook some key economic indicators that also speak to the underlying strength of the economy—specifically, consumer data. percent in January versus December—and 2.4 Beige Book.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

2 Source: YCharts.com, February 3, 2024. 3 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: ISM Services Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. CNBC.com, January 29, 2024 2. CNBC.com, February 2, 2024 4.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Weekly Market Insights : New Years Blues Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year as investors second-guessed Fed signals and fretted over lingering inflation concerns. Source: YCharts.com, January 6, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2024 2.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

billion in May 2024 to $16.41 billion in August 2024. revenue increase from June to September 2024, with revenue rising from 62,613 crore to 64,259 crore (in rupee terms). Infosys demonstrated even stronger growth, with revenue jumping 4.25% from 39,315 crore to 40,986 crore between June and September 2024. billion to $1.68

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JANUARY 2, 2024

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. Source: Econoday, December 29, 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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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Central banks hold gold bars in reserve to withstand economic downturns, much like we save money for unexpected expenses. Gold Reserves in March 2024 The proportion of gold in total foreign exchange reserves in value terms (USD) rose from 8.15 percent at the end of March 2024 to around 9.32 percent at the end of September 2024.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Importantly, the share rebounded swiftly after a dip from its peak of ₹1,880 in December 2024. Policy and Economic Factors: Beyond charts and numbers, policy decisions have lent meaningful support to this rally. External events, policy changes, or economic shifts could lead to temporary corrections.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Big Win For Big Tech Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks finished higher last week, with big tech again leading amid lingering uncertainty over how continued economic strength would influence the Fed’s rate decision. Source: YCharts.com, January 20, 2024. Wednesday: PMI Composite.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Deloitte has released a promising forecast for India’s economic growth. percent for FY 2024-2025. Therefore, these factors work together to drive economic progress. Recovery of Rural Demand Rural areas show particularly strong economic recovery signs. The country continues to attract international investment.

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JULY 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 22nd, 2024 Investors Shift, Anticipating Lower Interest Rates Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates. 4,5,6 Source: YCharts.com, July 20, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 19, 2024 2.

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JULY 8, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, July 6, 2024. 5,6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; July 5, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, July 5, 2024 2. Consumer Sentiment.

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JULY 1, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Mixed Message From Fed Chair, Governor Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks finished the last week of June and Q2 mixed as investors digested a fresh round of economic data. 2 With the back half of the week packed with fresh economic data, conflicting stories developed about the economy.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 26th, 2024 The Dow Jones Industrial Average picks up. 7 Source: YCharts.com , August 24, 2024. 8 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Durable Goods. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 23, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 3rd, 2024 Pressure on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 There were mixed results for stocks last week as upbeat economic data and a critical Q2 corporate report shaped the week. 4 Source: YCharts.com , August 31, 2024. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: ISM Manufacturing Index.

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JULY 29, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 29th, 2024 Down Corporate Reports Shake Investors Stocks had a mixed, see-saw week as disappointing corporate reports unsettled investors who appeared to rotate away from some leading groups in favor of other names. 4 Source: YCharts.com , July 27, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2024 2.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 12th, 2024 Stocks Fall, Speculation Slows Down. 4 Source: YCharts.com , August 10, 2024. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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JULY 15, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 15th, 2024 Stocks Advance After New Inflation Data Stocks advanced last week as market leadership shifted amid fresh inflation data and quarterly corporate reports starting to roll in. Source: YCharts.com, July 13, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 12, 2024 2. Tuesday: Retail Sales.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 23rd, 2024 Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Half-Point Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation. 7,8 Source: YCharts.com, September 21, 2024. percent, 1.7

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JUNE 24, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rise Modestly Over Short Trading Week Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks edged higher over the four trading days last week, with the three major averages taking turns leading based on various economic and artificial intelligence (AI) news. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, June 22, 2024.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

7 Source: YCharts.com, October 5, 2024. 9 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Fed Officials Neel Kashkari, Raphael Bostic, and Alberto Musalem speak. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; October 4, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. IRS.gov, July 24, 2024 11.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Sag On Downbeat Economic Indicators Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks edged lower in the final week of May as fresh news on economic growth and inflation failed to inspire investors. Source: YCharts.com, June 1, 2024. CNBC.com, May 30, 2024 2. CNBC.com, May 31, 2024 3.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Solid Week Despite Mixed Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rose last week despite conflicting stories from economic reports. 2,3 Source: YCharts.com, June 8, 2024. 4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: 3-Month Treasury Bill Auction. The Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2024 2.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

6 Source: YCharts.com, October 12, 2024. 7,8 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Fed Official Christopher Waller speaks. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; October 9, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2024 2.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 16th, 2024 Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Meeting Stocks rallied last week as investors received better-than-expected consumer and producer inflation data. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, September 14, 2024. 7 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Empire State Manufacturing Index. Retail Sales.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Narrowly Higher Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks were narrowly higher for the week as investors digested mixed economic news about consumer confidence. All three of the major averages posted gains for Q1 2024. Conflicting economic news on Monday and Tuesday contributed to the slide.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | October 21st, 2024 Sixth Week of Gains on Wall Street Stocks posted modest gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in full swing and the election on the horizon. 5 Source: YCharts.com, October 19, 2024. UPS) Source: Zacks, October 18, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only.

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MAY 13, 2024

1 Stocks hung out in a narrow trading band Tuesday and Wednesday, yawning at the sparse economic news and a handful of negative earnings results. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, May 11, 2024. The markets all year have responded well when the “Goldilocks” outlook suggests that economic indicators are “just right.”

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