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MARCH 4, 2024

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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. On the economic front, last week’s news was generally disappointing.

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MARCH 11, 2024

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat On Cautious Earnings Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Investors Move Past Mixed Fed Message Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered mega-cap tech corporate reports and a better-than-expected employment report. 3 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: ISM Services Index. EIA Petroleum Report.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Short Week Strong For Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Tuesday: Consumer Confidence. Jobless Claims.

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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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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Bond Yields Rise; Government Shutdown Looms Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat Despite Solid Earnings Presented By Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of the Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results. in September–well above the forecast of a 0.3% Jobless Claims.

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Bell Investment Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. Comparing present day data with data from 2000 through 2019, we clearly see strength in the present. On a broad level, initial jobless claims are presently the lowest they have been when compared to the twenty years prior to the pandemic. labor market.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rise, Jobs Cool Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks ripped higher last week on a dramatic retreat in bond yields triggered by easing inflation and a slowing labor market. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Individuals cannot directly invest in unmanaged indexes.

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MAY 28, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: AI Rules Big Week For Tech Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Last week’s stock performance was mixed, following investors’ reaction to the Fed’s May meeting minutes, while a handful of mega-cap tech companies created a buzz with their news. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rally After Strong Jobs Report Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC A Friday rally overcame a shaky week, sending stocks mostly higher. 7 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Source: Econoday, October 6, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: November Rally Continues Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. Individuals cannot directly invest in unmanaged indexes.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Raise White Flag To Bad News Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury’s announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the federal government’s debt rating. IRS.gov, October 7, 2022 8.

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MAY 21, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Investors Anticipate Fed Rate Change Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news. 2,3 Investors took a break as the week ended, mostly yawning at mixed economic data. percent and 1.2 Fed Balance Sheet.

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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. Conflicting economic news on Monday and Tuesday contributed to the slide. New home sales in February slipped 0.3

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APRIL 29, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Despite Turbulent Week, Stocks Stage Comeback Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks staged a choppy comeback last week as investors cheered positive earnings, led by mega-cap tech stocks. Earnings Vs. Inflation Corporate earnings and economic reports battled it out last week. Factory Orders.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC. Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth. Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations. This Week: Key Economic Data.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat; Powell Talk Goes Hawk Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fluctuated last week, jostled by fitful bond yields and headline news, before ending strongly following Fed Chair Powell’s comments on the monetary outlook. This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence.

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JULY 10, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Stumble With CPI On Deck Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising concerns about further rate hikes sent stocks lower to kick off the second half of trading. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Individuals cannot directly invest in unmanaged indexes.

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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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Fed And Middle East Conflict Diminish Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell for a third straight week, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s mixed but upbeat message could not offset the anxiety caused by the Middle East conflict. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: PMI Composite.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Startled By Inflation, Conflict Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell last week as investors sorted through conflicting inflation reports and assessed geopolitical tensions. 5,6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Retail Sales. Business Inventories. Housing Market Index.

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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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2022

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC. Stocks on Thursday shrugged off news of a second-consecutive quarter of negative economic growth to build on Wednesday’s gains as fresh earnings continued to comfort, if not impress, investors. This Week: Key Economic Data. The Nasdaq Composite index gained 4.70% for the week.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JULY 22, 2022

In June, the stock market ebbed once again, reflecting investors’ concerns about the twin risks of inflation and economic slowdown. While the Fed’s tightening cycle presently consumes much of investors’ attention, economic conditions are also top of mind. The post Bear Market June appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Ballast Advisors

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ballast Advisors remains committed to guiding you through future market and economic uncertainty. Investors should exercise caution and seek professional advice when making investment decisions, taking into account your risk tolerance and long-term investment goals. We appreciate your continued partnership.

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JULY 19, 2023

Overall Economic Overview: The second quarter of 2023 has witnessed a mixed economic landscape characterized by a series of challenges and opportunities. Economic Indicators: Here are some key economic indicators that have contributed to shaping the markets this year: 1. percent in the 1st quarter of 2023.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JUNE 12, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC A late-week rally sent stocks into positive territory, with the S&P 500 index closing just shy of the 4,300 mark. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, June 9, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 3, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Economy Continues Upward Trend Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks posted gains for the week to close out a stellar month, aided by positive economic data and reports that all major banks had passed the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test. Wednesday: Factory Orders. FOMC Minutes.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 17, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC The combination of an improving inflation outlook resulted in a week of uneven, albeit positive, performance, in which cyclical and financial stocks rallied while technology, real estate, and utilities lagged. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Existing Home Sales.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 30, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks added to their early 2023 gains amid a busy stream of mixed corporate earnings results and conflicting economic data. There was enough new economic data to support both the “recession is coming” and the “soft landing” camps. GDP Report The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9%

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 14, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Summertime Blues For The Markets Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Retail Sales. FOMC Minutes.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 3, 2023

Banking Crisis Fears Dim; Markets Rally Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rallied last week on receding fears of a widening banking crisis, led by resurging investor interest in technology and communication services names. 4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 6, 2023

Fed’s Reassurance Boosts Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC A late-week surge, triggered by reassuring Fed-speak, propelled stocks higher last week. 4 Disconcerting Economic Data It was a relatively quiet week for economic news, but several new economic data reports gave insights into overall activity.

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