Key Takeaways Earnings take center stage this month as investors check in on corporate health The gradual rise in interest rates has continued this year, raising borrowing costs Overseas turmoil, including trade issues, continues to dominate headlines With two blockbuster earnings seasons under its belt so far in 2018, in October the stock market will […]

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Key Takeaways Both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted new highs Tariff concerns seemed to ebb toward the end of the month Next month, eyes turn to the midterm elections and the often-volatile fall earnings season It seems that U.S. equities could be on solid footing moving into fall as trade concerns […]

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Key Takeaways Q3 earnings season continues in November with some key companies reporting Midterm elections in November could help keep volatility elevated Rising bond yields remain a concern for many investors ahead of November Fed meeting After an unpredictable October, the coming month could continue to keep investors on their toes as the market eyes […]

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Key Takeaways Increasing volatility has helped lead to wild market swings The Dow is poised for its worst month in eight years The Nasdaq plunged into correction territory in a sudden late-month slide After a turbulent October, with the markets sliding into losses for the year, earnings season continues and midterm elections are right around […]

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Key Takeaways Expect likely ongoing volatility with December’s slate of events Consumer stocks are in focus as the holiday shopping season gets in gear Evaluate your portfolio and get your finances in order as the new year begins Though the U.S. midterms and most of Q3 earnings are squarely in the rear-view mirror, December might […]

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Key Takeaways Retailers could see sales surge as consumers open their wallets for the holidays, especially online S&P 500 hits second correction of 2018, then marks its best day in eight months Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks on rate hikes lift stocks out of slump U.S. stocks took a beating in November amid a […]

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Key Takeaways China tariff negotiations could remain key focus in January New earnings season could help shed light on U.S. holiday sales The new year might be a time to consider a portfolio check-up January (and 2019) starts with the clock ticking. The China trade clock, that is. A handshake agreement between U.S. and Chinese […]

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Key Takeaways It was a turbulent year that saw slowing info tech momentum help drag the market Ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S., along with economic worries, weighed on sentiment As the new year begins, you might want to consider how the Fed’s stance on rates plays a role in your finances Maybe […]

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Key Takeaways Stocks plummet into the holiday season as Fed hints at more hikes S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq on track for annual losses FAANGS among major stocks hit hard during the month December might be remembered as the month when the retreat turned into a rout. Weakness on Wall Street swept into town in October […]

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Key Takeaways The odds of a recession in 2019 remain low, but are elevated for 2020 A trade agreement is possible between the United States and China, but tensions are likely to continue Other macroeconomic risks include over-investment in corporate bond markets and interest rate tightening by central banks As the new year gets underway, […]

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