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Weekly Market Insights – April 22, 2024

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A bit of good news punctuated an otherwise sour Monday, as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed consumers were spending despite rising inflation. Retail sales increased 0.7% Dependents who have individual taxpayer identification numbers. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 18, 2024

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1,2 Following Tuesday, caution lingered as investors parsed the underlying data behind headline consumer inflation numbers. Retail sales, also reported on Thursday, were disappointing, rising less than expected and adding to the inflation angst. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insights – December 18, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

A solid retail sales number, which reflected a strong consumer and supported the soft landing thesis, also boosted enthusiasm. 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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Weekly Market Insights – August 28, 2023

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1,2,3 Stocks Manage Gains Stock rallied on Monday on upbeat sentiment over the earnings release from a mega-cap semiconductor company scheduled for mid-week, only to see that momentum fizzle the following day on weak retail earnings and a credit downgrade of a handful of banks. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – January 23, 2023

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Disappointing retail sales and manufacturing reports sparked concerns that the Fed may have gone too far in hiking rates, while a drop in initial jobless claims diminished chances of a near-term pause in rate hikes. 4 Consumers Retrench Retail sales fell 1.1% a Registered Investment Advisor. Durable Goods Orders.

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Weekly Market Insights – April 10, 2023

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Stocks trended lower again after a lower-than-expected open-jobs number and a slowdown in private-sector hiring. Friday: Retail Sales. One large, 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared to a placebo. a Registered Investment Advisor. FOMC Minutes.

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Weekly Market Insights – November 20, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

1,2,3 Stocks March Higher A better-than-anticipated consumer inflation number on Tuesday sent bond yields sharply lower, igniting a powerful, exceptionally broad-based rally that saw 91% of all New York Stock Exchange volume advancing in price and a similarly substantial advance (85%) on the NASDAQ. a Registered Investment Advisor.