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S&P 500 is on Fire
The Major Markets are on fire! S&P 500 notches its third consecutive week of gains, boasting an impressive 7.64% return for November so far - the best since October last year. Last week's standout was Tuesday, with a surge attributed...
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The Nasdaq surged by 6.5%
Last week, major markets bounced back after two weeks of losses. The Nasdaq surged by 6.5%, and the S&P 500 gained 5.85%, its biggest weekly increase in almost a year.
Read MoreTop 7 Most Common Estate Strategy Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Getting your affairs in order and outlining what you want done with your estate after you’re gone is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your loved ones. However, not preparing for the transfer of your assets can lead to...
Read MoreNavigating the Costs of Senior Care: Tips for Preparing for Long-Term Care
Senior care costs can be overwhelming, particularly when long-term care is required due to illness or medical conditions. With the number of seniors in the U.S. expected to rise exponentially by 2030, it's crucial to be prepared for...
Read MoreNasdaq gained over 3% last week
Last week, major markets closed higher, with the Nasdaq gaining over 3% and the S&P 500 exceeding the 4200 level for the first time this year. However, the bond market experienced a decline due to rising interest rates. Fed officials...
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OPEC announced cuts of roughly 1.6 million barrels per day
Last week, most major markets ended lower except for the Dow Jones, which benefited from its narrow exposure to Blue Chip Stocks. Large Cap Growth managed to eke out a slight gain, but Small and Mid-Cap rows saw significantly lower...
Read MoreThe MSCI World index saw the greatest gains
In the final week of the first quarter, all 5 indices closed higher. The MSCI World index saw the greatest gains followed closely by the S&P 500, which logged its greatest weekly gain since November. The financial sector weathered the...
Read MoreThe Major Markets sprung to life last week with gains across all five indices
The Major Markets sprung to life last week with gains across all five indices, despite the seemingly ever-present volatility related to banking confidence. The week began with the news that UBS completed the acquisition of the troubled...
Read MoreThe Nasdaq was the standout performer as it added 4.41%
The Major Markets navigated a tumultuous week last week with mixed results. The Nasdaq was the standout performer as it added 4.41% followed distantly by the S&P 500 which managed to add 1.43%. The remaining three indices ended...
Read MoreForbes had highlighted SVB for the 5th year in a row as one of America’s Best Banks
The Major Markets fell once again last week as the market dealt with the news of a bank run. All five indices fell substantially with the Nasdaq seeing the greatest losses. The S&P 500 was not far behind with a loss just over 4.5%. By...
Read MoreThe Nasdaq recovered a significant amount of lost ground from last year with a year to date return o
The Major Markets broke their losing streak with gains in all five indices. The Nasdaq held the greatest gains as it exceeded 2.5%, but even the lowest performer saw a gain of 1.66% in the Emerging Market space. For the S&P 500, nearly...
Read MoreThe federal reserve did increase interest rates by 25 basis points from 4.5 to 4.75%.
The selling took hold last week with all five indices of the major markets closing lower. Despite this being a holiday shortened trading week, the S&P 500 logged the greatest weekly losses year to date and the third consecutive loss at...
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Read MoreJanuary Retail Sales report reflected a monthly increase of 3%
The Major Markets closed the week mixed with only the Nasdaq closing higher. The S&P 500 opened initially higher Monday as the market was poised to stage a comeback after the prior week’s losses. Yet Monday’s gains...
Read MoreThe Major Markets ended the week lower with losses in all five indices
The Major Markets ended the week lower with losses in all five indices. The Nasdaq saw the greatest losses as the Tech index felt the pain of a loss in conviction to the buy side of the market last week. For the S&P 500, the market...
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