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Weekly Market Insights – April 22, 2024

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A bit of good news punctuated an otherwise sour Monday, as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed consumers were spending despite rising inflation. Retail sales increased 0.7% This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Monday: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 18, 2024

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Retail sales, also reported on Thursday, were disappointing, rising less than expected and adding to the inflation angst. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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Weekly Market Insights – January 23, 2023

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Disappointing retail sales and manufacturing reports sparked concerns that the Fed may have gone too far in hiking rates, while a drop in initial jobless claims diminished chances of a near-term pause in rate hikes. 4 Consumers Retrench Retail sales fell 1.1% a Registered Investment Advisor. Horton, Inc.

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Weekly Market Insights – October 23, 2023

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Despite worries of a struggling consumer, consumers increased their spending as retail sales rose 0.7% This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Tuesday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), General Electric Company (GE), Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ), Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insights – April 17, 2023

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After reports of a more pronounced slowdown in producer prices on Thursday, stocks surged higher, with technology and communication services companies leading the charge. A weak retail sales number on Friday shaved the gains to close out the week. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insights – December 18, 2023

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A solid retail sales number, which reflected a strong consumer and supported the soft landing thesis, also boosted enthusiasm. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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Weekly Market Insights – August 21, 2023

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4 Retail Sales Surprise Retail sales jumped 0.7% This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Monday: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.