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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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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Weekly Market Insights : Stocks Rally On Fed, Inflation News Markets reacted positively last week to cooler inflation and the idea of potential rate cuts next year, adding to the gains of the market’s year-end rally. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, tacked on 2.75%. stock 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. This strong report did not negatively impact the markets. percent target range.

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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. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, picked up 2.71%.

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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. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased 3.36%. Both were below market forecasts.

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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. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, was flat (+0.03%).

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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. 5 Source: YCharts.com, April 20, 2024.

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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. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

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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. What is the smallest number of people that could appear in the photo?

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APRIL 10, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Hiring Cools; Recession Fears Rise. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced +0.37%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced +0.37%. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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MAY 30, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Debt Talks Optimism Keeps Eyes On D.C. Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Markets moved in sync last week with perceived movement in debt ceiling talks, weakening early in the week and then surging on news of progress. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, sank 2.92%.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Cooling Inflation Brings Market Gains. A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, picked up 5.72%. Both numbers were below market expectations of 0.6%

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Inflation Cools, Stocks Warm Up. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, jumped 3.32%. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Individuals cannot directly invest in unmanaged indexes.

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JULY 11, 2022

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, edged 0.46% higher. One of the holes in the “imminent-recession” narrative has been the labor market’s strength. Historically, recessions have been preceded by or concurrently with a weakening jobs market. Stocks Move Higher. Helen Keller.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 0.52%. The year-over-year inflation number (6.4%) came in lower than December’s 12-month rise of 6.5%, making it the seventh consecutive month of declining year-over-year inflation. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

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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. The Nasdaq Composite index gained 3.25% for the week.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased by 1.14%. 4 Beneath the headline number, the personal consumption expenditures price index (the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation) rose 3.2%. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Federal Open Market Committee Announcement. stock market.

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APRIL 17, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 2.08%. Stocks rallied on a favorable March consumer inflation report, only to falter after the release of last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, which hinted at a potential recession later this year. stock market. stock market.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Slide On Recession Concerns. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, dipped 1.09%. But stock prices were under pressure Friday following a disappointing Producer Price Index (PPI) number. Wednesday: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Announcement.

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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. The Nasdaq Composite index added 2.19%.

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MAY 22, 2023

Despite Stall, Debt Deal Optimism Cheers Markets Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rallied last week, propelled by growing optimism over reaching a deal on raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a technical debt default by the U.S. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, lost 0.47%.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Bad News Gives Markets A One-Two Punch Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks tumbled last week as investors reconsidered their interest rate expectations after Fed Chair Powell’s Congressional testimony that rates may need to go higher. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 4.71% for the week.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, dipped 0.30%. Initially, traders were relieved by comments made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell earlier in the week that he had not struck a more aggressive tone following the strong employment report released after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, dipped 1.78%. Inflation Deflates Markets . Stocks suffered their worst day in more than two years last Tuesday as markets were caught off-guard by a higher-than-anticipated August inflation report. That number was well above the 5.9% stock market.

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MAY 8, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, slipped 0.62%. The stock market also slipped in the wake of the latest rate hike decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

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MAY 1, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, lost 0.60%. annualized growth rate as healthy consumer spending helped offset a decline in business investment and a slowdown in nonresidential investment. The business inventory investment slowdown reduced the headline GDP number by 2.26%.

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MARCH 6, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 0.81%. 1,2,3 Stocks Resume Climb After rebounding to start the week, stocks weakened following higher inflation numbers out of Europe and higher-than-expected manufacturing activity. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

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JULY 17, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Bad News For Bears; Good News Buoys Markets Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Better-than-expected updates last week on consumer and wholesale price inflation buoyed investor sentiment, driving stocks higher and lower bond yields. Individuals cannot directly invest in unmanaged indexes.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 0.90%. A new year did little to change the market’s overall tenor as trading remained choppy. However, stocks staged a powerful rally on Friday despite another strong job number, partly due to a deceleration in wage growth. The Labor Market Juggernaut .

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Easing On Rate Hikes. And Job Numbers Cheer Markets. Stocks ended higher last week as investors navigated the crosscurrents of a potential easing in future rate hikes and continued strength in the labor market. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, rose 1.68%.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: S&P Ends 2023 Up 24% Stocks posted a slight gain last week amid a shortage of news and light holiday trading. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased 1.13%. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Markets Down Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday. The stock market edged lower last week as it digested a crosscurrent of conflicting economic data and contrasting comments from Fed officials. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 0.88%. Stocks Slip. consensus estimate.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Fed Talks Turkey On Lower Rates, Boosting Markets. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced 2.33%. The release of the minutes from the early November meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) fed investors’ optimism. stock market.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, lost 0.50%. 5,6 Many economists viewed these lackluster numbers as evidence of a weakening consumer. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. stock market.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 3.42%. prime minister’s decision to reverse a tax cut proposal that had upended financial markets the previous week lifted investors. Employment-related reports offered conflicting signals on the state of the labor market. Stocks Start Strongly.

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