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Weekly Market Insights | Inflation Cools, Stocks Soar, Month Ends Strong
The post-Memorial Day holiday trading week was short but potent as stocks delivered more record gains while confidence grew that a peace deal would materialize. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.43 percent, while the Nasdaq...
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Weekly Market Insights | Markets Shrug Off Chip Worries, Finish Strong
Stocks bounced back last week as enthusiasm for the AI trade continued and rumors of a Middle East peace agreement bolstered investor optimism. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 0.88 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index...
Read MoreGoodbye Equitrust - Hello NorthStar
Since launching NorthStar Legacy Planning a few months ago, I wanted to provide some history regarding my decision to leave Equitrust Financial Group. This has been an incredibly bittersweet journey, one that took careful consideration...
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Weekly Market Insights | S&P, Nasdaq Have Best Month in 5 Years
Stocks advanced last week as investors moved past stalled progress in Middle East peace talks and refocused on corporate earnings. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.91 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.12...
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Weekly Market Insights | S&P, Nasdaq Have Best Month in 5 Years
Stocks advanced last week as investors moved past stalled progress in Middle East peace talks and refocused on corporate earnings. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.91 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.12...
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Weekly Market Insights | Mixed Week After Ceasefire
Stocks were mixed last week as investors gauged potential outcomes of the Middle East conflict amid an ongoing ceasefire.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.55 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 1.50 percent. By...
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Weekly Market Insights | Ceasefire News Cheers Wall Street.
Hope won out over fear last week as investors set their sights on a Middle East ceasefire holding and optimistic prospects for the Strait of Hormuz reopening.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.56 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite...
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Weekly Market Insights | Stocks Rise on Hopes of Middle East Calm
Stocks rose over the short trading week on fresh hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict, while March job growth was unexpectedly strong.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up 3.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index...
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Weekly Market Insights | AI Impact Concerns Grow on Wall Street
Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to mixed economic data and concerns over signs of broadening AI disruption of business models.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.39 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 2.10...
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