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Weekly Market Commentary | September 30th, 2024

Week in Review... The financial markets demonstrated resilience this week, with most major indices posting positive results. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.59% The Nasdaq Composite finished the week up 0.95% The 10-Year Treasury...

Weekly Market Commentary | September 23rd, 2024

Week in Review... This week, the market’s eyes were all on the Fed which delivered a 50-basis point cut, the first rate cut since March 2020. Markets rallied with the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle. The S&P 500 rose 1.36%, following the prior week’s strong...

Market Commentary | September 16th, 2024

Week in Review... U.S. stock markets rallied after a significant downturn last week. A recap of the week, as of September 13, 2024: The S&P 500 surged 4.0%, marking its strongest weekly gain of the year The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.6%, recovering...

Market Commentary | September 9th, 2024

Week in Review... U.S. stock markets experienced a significant downturn this week, marking their worst performance since March 2023: The S&P 500 fell 4.25% for the week The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 2.93% The Nasdaq Composite...

Market Commentary | September 3rd, 2024

Week in Review... Stocks and risk assets ended the week mixed following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech on August 23 at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The S&P 500 edged up 0.24%, marking its fifth consecutive monthly gain The Dow Jones...

Market Commentary | August 26th, 2024

Week in Review... Stocks and risk assets continued their positive trend as all eyes focused on Jackson Hole and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The S&P 500 rose 1.45% The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.27% The Nasdaq Composite finished up 1.40%...

Market Commentary | August 19th, 2024

Week in Review... Broad equity markets roared higher for the week as investors reacted positive to inflation readings and a stronger-than-expected jobless claims report: The S&P 500 was up 3.93% The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 2.94% The Nasdaq...

Market Commentary | August 12th, 2024

Week in Review... Following a volatile week, broad equity markets finished slightly lower for the week, after a weakening jobs payroll report and fears of weakening economic growth continue. The S&P 500 was down 0.04% The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined...

The Importance of a Mid-Year Financial Review

The Importance of a Mid-Year Financial Review

The Importance of a Mid-Year Financial Review It is not just a routine task, but a strategic necessity to align with your goals As we reach the halfway mark of the year, it's a prime opportunity to assess your financial planning goals and review your investment...

Inflation & the Rising Costs of Summer Vacations

As summer approaches, many families start dreaming of sandy beaches, scenic road trips, and exciting adventures in far-off places. However, the rising costs of summer vacations can quickly turn these dreams into financial nightmares.

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