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2025: The Year of Extreme Volatility, More in 2026?
As 2025 began, the S&P 500 was on the heels of its strongest back-to-back yearly performance since the 1990s. Wall Street was cautiously optimistic about the prospect of further gains.…
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Macroeconomic Update: Sustained Growth Despite Uncertainty
Elevated interest rates, stubborn inflation, geopolitical risks, a contentious election cycle, and labor strikes have all been the hallmarks of…
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Markets – 3rd Quarter, 2024
The U.S. equity market rallied throughout the quarter, with the S&P 500 posting its best nine months to start a…
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Financial Planning Corner: Medicare Coverage Changes
The annual enrollment period for those currently covered by Medicare begins October 15th and runs through December 7th, with selected plan…
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Will the Elections Cause a Slowdown?
Not only is 2024 an election year in the U.S. but national elections are being held around the globe. In…
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Macroeconomic Update: Slowing, not Stalling
Persistent strength has been the hallmark of the economy over the past 12 months. Despite the Federal Reserve’s actions to…
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Markets – 2nd Quarter, 2024
Large-cap growth stocks had a strong second quarter, pushing the S&P 500 to new highs. The rest of the equity…