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Market Commentary: Is “Sell in May” Still Relevant?

Carson Wealth

While the GDP number for the first quarter disappointed, strength was evident beneath the surface. The weakest numbers were in areas that are volatile and tend to reverse, such as inventories and net exports. The core numbers were solid again and didn’t change our basic outlook for the rest of the year. in the first quarter.

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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Economic indicators across consumption, income, industry and the labor market don’t point to a recession. Fast forward 12 months and not only did we not have a recession, but economic growth has accelerated over the past quarter and is showing strong momentum as we head into 2024.

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Angel One Vs Motilal Oswal – Future Plans and More

Trade Brains

Angel One Vs Motilal Oswal The number of retail investors in India has boomed in recent years with the onset of the pandemic. This benefited multiple companies that earn from activities in the financial markets. Both of them have millions of clients and offer financial services. million clients.

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Market Commentary: Strong Starts to the Year Are Usually Bullish for Stocks

Carson Wealth

Looking at the numbers, more good news could be in store for the bulls. The Conference Board’s widely followed Leading Economic Index finally had its first monthly gain after 23 consecutive months of declines. But the odds favor more green numbers. The logical question is: How much is too much? 2024 is off to a strong start.

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Market Commentary: Slow Start For Stocks Despite Solid Job Gains

Carson Wealth

Goldilocks Job Numbers as Economy Powers Ahead The December payroll report was strong on the surface, with 216,000 jobs created last month and the unemployment rate firm at 3.7%. In fact, the average annual number of jobs gained from 2010-2019 was 2.2 Another 20% gain is possible, however, as it has happened before four times.

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Market Commentary: Things You Don’t See in a Recession

Carson Wealth

Yes, the number of jobs per month is slowing, but we expect continued growth throughout next year, which should support the consumer and suggests better-than-expected economic growth. The NASDAQ 100 Index includes publicly-traded companies from most sectors in the global economy, the major exception being financial services.

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Market Commentary: Good News Is Good News

Carson Wealth

In 2022, positive economic data typically led to a sell-off in the stock market, and weak data often led to a rally. Strong economic growth and better data should be viewed positively, as it shows the economy isn’t falling into a recession. And that is what is happening now. The bull market continued last week, setting new highs.