by Mariann Montagne, CFA All data is for the week ended November 17, 2023 Stocks Stocks were broadly higher last week, with mid- and small-cap stocks again outperforming large caps. The benchmark S&P 500 rose 2.31% while the Russell 2000 gained 5.49% and the Nasdaq added 2.42%. Overseas the developed […]
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by Mariann Montagne, CFA All data is for the week ended November 10, 2023 Stocks Stocks were mixed last week, with technology and communications stocks leading the gains. The benchmark S&P 500 rose 1.35%, the Russell 2000 dropped 3.11% and the Nasdaq added 2.40%. Overseas, the developed markets index (MSCI […]
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by Mariann Montagne, CFA All data is for the week ended November 3, 2023 Stocks Stocks rallied globally after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. The benchmark S&P 500 gained 5.88%, the Russell 2000 marched ahead by 7.59% and the Nasdaq advanced 6.62%. Overseas, the developed market index (MSCI […]
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by Mariann Montagne, CFA All data is for the week ended November 3, 2023 Stocks Stocks rallied globally after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. The benchmark S&P 500 gained 5.88%, the Russell 2000 marched ahead by 7.59% and the Nasdaq advanced 6.62%. Overseas, the developed market index (MSCI […]
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by Mariann Montagne, CFA All data is for the week ended October 27 , 2023 Stocks US stocks slid last week following disappointing quarter reports from the communications technology sector, which has expanded to over 30% of the S&P 500 benchmark. Meanwhile continuing concerns about inflation and the resulting outlook […]
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by Mariann Montagne, CFA Stocks The markets continued their recent weekly trend of oscillating, with the benchmark S&P 500 rising 0.47%, the Russell 2000 dropping 1.47% and the Nasdaq declining 0.18%. Overseas the international developed markets index (MSCI EAFE) rose 0.97% while the emerging markets index (MSCI EEM) added 1.52%. […]
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by Keith Gangl, CFA Since the spring of 2022, investors have been dealing with consistently rising bond yields. This has occurred in conjunction with the Federal Reserve raising the Fed funds rate to slow the swift growth rate of inflation. Their intention is to slow economic activity enough to bring […]
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There are four phases in a business cycle that describe different stages of economic activity, ranging from expansion to contraction. Economists and investors are often trying to anticipate transitions in these phases as the rotation from growth to contraction (and vice versa) can have a significant impact on what segments […]
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Provided by our strategic partner Gradient Investments For more market updates, subscribe to our YouTube channel! Click here to subscribe! Gradient Investments Weekly Talking Points 05/13/2022 All data is for the week ended May 13, 2022. Stocks The equities markets were again marked by increased volatility and sharp declines last […]
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As a valued client we always want to keep you informed. Below is commentary from one of our strategic partners, Gradient Investments. We hope you find it helpful and informative. If you have any questions about the content and how it affects your portfolio, please feel free to give me […]
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