Key Points
- The latest retail sales figures rose 0.4%, month over month, creating somewhat of a blowout report.
- Jewelry store sales are running hot, with above-trend annual growth for the last five months as consumers are clamoring for preci...
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The big banks officially kicked off third-quarter earnings season last Friday. At a high level, results have been good enough to drive the broader banking space to year-to-date highs. The return of animal spirits in deal making has been a major theme
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On October 12, 2022, there were very few comments suggesting that a new bull market was in the throes of being born as the S&P 500 opened at 3,590.83 and closed at 3,577.03.
After all, inflation was still running hot even though the
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September didn’t live up to its reputation as a scary month for stocks. As the calendar now turns to October, we examine seasonality data to assess whether the month is more likely to deliver a trick or a treat for stock market investors.
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When it comes to investing, gold may be the antithesis of artificial intelligence (AI). The precious metal has acted as a store of value for thousands of years with zero technological innovation — gold is discovered, not developed. Gold is also
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Fixed income investors may be feeling a little perplexed lately. After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve (Fed) finally cut interest rates last week, but since then, Treasury yields are generally higher. The reason? Not only were markets exp
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Increased volatility over the last several weeks has reshaped the equity market leaderboard. Capital has flowed out of technology and other cyclical areas of the market and into more defensive sectors. Signs of slowing economic growth, notably in the
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Key Points
- It’s not about “if” but “how much” the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut rates at the upcoming meeting. The European Central Bank (ECB) is also expected to cut as central banks sync up.
- The most likely sc...
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In December 2023, Vladimir Putin declared that the 2024 BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia, would be focused on establishing a “fair world order” based on shared principles. At the core of Putin’s goals for stronger BRICS economic integ
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Every year as the summer months draw near their end, LPL Financial hosts its annual conference for financial advisors. While the conference is an excellent opportunity for advisors to expand upon professional interests, discover ways to enhance their
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