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Resilient Consumers Have Not Saved Retail Stocks | Weekly Market Commentary | December 5, 2022

James Hendries

Economic and corporate data support the initial strong reads on holiday retail sales despite the macro headwinds, reinforcing the idea that today’s consumer is in a better position than usual at this point in the business cycle. Will a Resilient Consumer Support Holiday Retail? over the last 20 years, pre-2020.

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Weekly Market Insights – February 19, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

But stocks regained some momentum on Wednesday and rallied Thursday despite disappointing reports on both retail sales and industrial production for January. Here’s How It May Affect Your Taxes Taxpayers who work in the gig economy may benefit from a better understanding of how their work affects their taxes.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 11, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

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. Retail Sales. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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No Landing = No Sense | Weekly Market Commentary | March 6, 2023

James Hendries

Suggesting an economy makes “no landing” makes no sense. Economic activity does not stop like an airplane eventually does, but rather the economy will settle into a steady state where growth is consistent with factors such as population and productivity. Analogies eventually break down, especially this one. Why The “Landing” Analogy?

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Weekly Market Insights – February 12, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

economy has come into the spotlight. An analysis conducted by The Wall Street Journal recently proposed that the economy’s resilience could be attributed, at least in part, to the productivity driven by the technology sector. Retail Sales. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insights – March 25, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

He added that if the economy keeps on its current course, that the FOMC would likely “begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year.” Retail Inventories. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – October 23, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. Despite worries of a struggling consumer, consumers increased their spending as retail sales rose 0.7% Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,