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Weekly Market Insights – February 26, 2024

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To put that in perspective, Nvidia’s market cap is now roughly the same size as Canada’s economy. WDAY), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) ” – August Wilson Be On Alert For IRS Scams This tax season, the IRS expects an uptick in tax-related scams. Demand that you immediately pay your taxes over the phone.

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Weekly Market Insights – June 10, 2024

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1 All Eyes On The Jobs Report Weak manufacturing data prompted declines early in the week, reflecting investor concerns over the economy’s strength. The Catalyst That Wasn’t The week closed with a jobs report that underscored the economy’s resilience while highlighting the data’s mixed nature. percent from a year ago.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 11, 2024

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The economy added 275,000 jobs in February—exceeding the 198,000 expected—but wage growth slowed, and jobless claims edged up. Some investors saw that as a negative, while others viewed it as a “Goldilocks” moment—an economy that’s not too hot or cold. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied, with the S&P hitting a record close.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 4, 2024

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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. Finally, the PCE report also reflected an ongoing consumer shift from goods to services—a sign the economy continues to normalize after the pandemic.

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Weekly Market Insights – October 23, 2023

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Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Tuesday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), General Electric Company (GE), Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ), in September–well above the forecast of a 0.3%

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Weekly Market Insights – February 5, 2024

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Instead, investors interpreted it as confirmation of a robust economy. For tax purposes, it’s critical to divide the expenses of a property into personal and business purposes. In addition, rental income may be subject to a net investment income tax. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice.

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Weekly Market Insights – June 3, 2024

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Despite concerns that the economy was cooling faster than expected, investors didn’t believe the update was enough to influence the Fed’s decision about adjusting short-term rates. The right to pay no more than the correct amount of tax: You only pay what is legally due, including interest and penalties.