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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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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.,

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Weekly Market Insights – May 22, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

1,2,3 Possible Debt Deal After stumbling on weak April retail sales and a combination of disappointing earnings and weak guidance from a major retailer, stocks moved higher mid-week as the news on the debt negotiations turned more positive. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insight – August 1, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Undaunted by another Fed rate hike and news of a contracting economy, the stock market rallied last week on better-than-expected corporate earnings. It was an inauspicious start to the week after a big-box retailer missed earnings and reduced forward guidance on Tuesday, sparking a broad market retreat. Economy Contracts .

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Weekly Market Insight – September 5, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

The overhang of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech the previous week carried over into last week as investors recalibrated stock valuations amid a seemingly more assertive monetary policy stance. Employers added 315,000 jobs in August, maintaining the labor market’s remarkable resiliency amid a contracting economy. in August and 5.2%

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Transcript: Tom Hancock, GMO

The Big Picture

And Tom has helped with the introduction of GMO’s first retail product, the quality ETF stock symbol Q-L-T-Y-G-M-O has been institutional since they launched in 1977. This is the first time they’re putting out a product for retail. GMO has released last quarter their first retail product an ETFI love the symbol QLTY.

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Weekly Market Insights – January 17, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

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. Retail Sales. Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. This Week: Key Economic Data.