Bell Investment Advisors

JANUARY 4, 2024

The post Happy Holidays appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. In a mere two months, small-cap stocks went from one of the worst types of stocks to become the second-best broad category of stocks this year. Sitting alongside strong returns in financial markets is a remarkably strong U.S. Inflation continues to moderate.

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Bell Investment Advisors

MARCH 13, 2023

economy added a whopping 517,000 jobs in January, more than double the previous month. In a return to a now-familiar “good news is bad news” dynamic, these reports stirred fears that the economy is still running too hot and that the Federal Reserve will have to continue raising rates. A very hot jobs report came out on February 3rd.

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2022

A global economy that was already vulnerable to inflation from supply chain disruptions, tight labor markets, excess stimulus, and loose monetary policy came under more pressure when Russian aggression in Ukraine added sharply rising commodity prices and Europe on the brink of recession to the mix. The sources of turbulence are clear.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 29, 2024

The rally came to pass despite fresh data showing a slowing economy and increasing inflationary pressures. The GDP report seemed to support the Goldilocks economy theory—not too hot, but not too cool—a story investors have favored this year. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Bell Investment Advisors

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We proposed last month that investors have started to look beyond the Fed and shift their attention to corporate earnings and the economy. The economy grew at an inflation-adjusted rate of 2.1% The post A Bit of Optimism appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. for the full 2022 calendar year.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 4, 2022

There will be some challenges ahead for the economy as the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to raise rates to control inflation. We believe the Fed is doing the right thing for the long-term health of the economy, but it does increase near-term economic risks. in August of this year. At the same time, inflation is decelerating.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 15, 2022

economy contracted for the second straight quarter. With a strong, even if slowing, job market and resilient consumer spending, we believe not enough sectors of the economy are contracting to qualify as an official recession. Given the slowing economy, intense cost pressures, and a strong U.S. All index data from FactSet.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. 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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Ballast Advisors

JULY 19, 2023

As we reach the end of the second quarter of 2023, we want to provide you with an update on the markets and key developments that have occurred in the economy. economy into a recession? The LEI generally provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term.

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Truemind Capital

JANUARY 22, 2024

“IT mein deadly scope hai” “Gaon mein production badh raha hai toh rural economy mein bhi growth hoga” “Internet ki demand badh rahi hai toh internet companies ke stocks mein bhi growth hogi” Most of us have seen the wonderful ads by Smallcase advocating investing based on future growth prospects.

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2022

economy remain relatively strong. economy indeed fall into recession, the consensus is indicating a shallow recession may be a likely outcome. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Should the U.S.

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James Hendries

JULY 21, 2022

A global economy that was already vulnerable to inflation from supply chain disruptions, tight labor markets, excess stimulus, and loose monetary policy came under more pressure when Russian aggression in Ukraine added sharply rising commodity prices and Europe on the brink of recession to the mix. The sources of turbulence are clear.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2022

Undaunted by another Fed rate hike and news of a contracting economy, the stock market rallied last week on better-than-expected corporate earnings. Powell indicated that it might become appropriate to slow the pace of future hikes, and he didn’t believe the economy had entered into recession. Economy Contracts .

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Bell Investment Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

unemployment remains low at 3.5%, and new data shows the economy added 263,000 jobs in September. Additionally, an initial estimate of domestic GDP showed the economy returned to growth during the third quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 2.6%. The post Concentration Risk appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Bell Investment Advisors

OCTOBER 5, 2022

High inflation puts a consistently unwanted pressure on consumers and on the economy in general. In other words, because markets are forward-looking and digest bad news quickly, they often decline and recover well ahead of the economy itself. The post A Winding Road appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Instead, investors interpreted it as confirmation of a robust economy. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JULY 22, 2022

Despite what GDP reports may ultimately reveal, current conditions don’t seem to indicate a contracting economy. The post Bear Market June appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. Additionally, financial analysts expect second quarter corporate earnings to show large domestic companies’ profits growing by 4% for the quarter.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jobs and services sector news painted a better picture of the economy on Thursday, but as the 10-year Treasury hit 4%, stock prices responded negatively. 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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s How It May Affect Your Taxes Taxpayers who work in the gig economy may benefit from having a better understanding of how their work affects their taxes. People involved in the gig economy earn income as freelancers, independent workers, or employees. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JUNE 17, 2022

Investors’ concerns are centered on inflation and how Federal Reserve actions to contain it may harm the economy and pressure financial asset values. Also, when an economy is running too hot, the excess demand creates inflation. The post The Silver Lining of Volatility appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks Rise On Slowing Economy Investor sentiment turned positive last week as signs of economic softness were interpreted as reason for the Fed to hold off on further rate hikes. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Bell Investment Advisors

MAY 5, 2022

A cooling economy supports the idea that longer-term interest rates do not need to increase significantly from their current levels. first quarter GDP showed the economy slowed by an annualized real rate of -1.4%. The post The Fed’s Interest Rate Challenge: Know When to Hold ‘Em appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Bell Investment Advisors

MARCH 3, 2022

Since the combined economy of Russia and Ukraine is only about 3% of global GDP, however, the direct effects of the conflict on the global economy should be limited. For example, one prominent investment bank estimates that a $10 per barrel increase in the price of oil would only translate to a 0.1% reduction in annual U.S.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P500) is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. All index data from FactSet.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JANUARY 20, 2023

And a recent Bloomberg survey of economists showed 70% of respondents believed the economy would mildly contract in 2023 (although economists are historically bad at making predictions). The post Inflation Falling appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. To boot, a recent survey of U.S. Now some good news. While the U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Meanwhile, positive earnings surprises from “old economy” companies powered markets higher. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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James Hendries

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P500) is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. All index data from FactSet.

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Bell Investment Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The first chapter is titled “Economy” and catalogues every expense related to his experiment. Thoreau observed that many farmers in the Concord area were becoming consumers in an economy created by the population’s response to the industrial revolution. appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. He spent $28.12

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 17, 2023

Sustained declines in inflation, a rate hike cycle nearing an end, and a resilient economy that may avoid recession resulted in a broad-based rally. 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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 27, 2023

4 The official announcement hinted that the Fed might soon be done with raising rates while also stating it was too early to ascertain the degree to which the economy could slow from the current banking strains. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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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. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 13, 2023

4 Powell’s Congressional Testimony Fed Chair Powell last week testified on Capitol Hill during which he acknowledged that the economy was running hotter than he had expected. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

However, members diverged on the economy, with some members finding the risk of recession elevated. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Employers added 315,000 jobs in August, maintaining the labor market’s remarkable resiliency amid a contracting economy. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Employment Shines.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 30, 2023

economy expanded at a 2.9% FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Ballast Advisors

AUGUST 18, 2023

In fact, inflation and the economy were the two most common concerns cited by both groups. Ballast Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. . • Nearly half of retirees said their overall spending is higher than expected, compared with just 36% in 2022.

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