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Stocks rallied in May as investors welcomed upbeat Q1 corporate reports and signs of a Goldilocks economy - not too hot, not too cold. The Dow crossed 40,000 for the first time after cooler inflation data raised hopes for a potential rate adjustment.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2024 Stocks rose in May as investors cheered upbeat Q1 corporate reports and signs that the economy was still strong while not overheating.

April's stocks took a hit due to rising inflation and mixed economic news, despite a late-month rally fueled by strong Q1 reports from two mega-cap tech stocks.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2024 Despite a late-month rally, stocks fell in April as investors struggled with a hotter-than-expected inflation report and mixed news about the economy.

The stock market saw solid gains this quarter, with AI news, soft landing signs, and dovish comments from the Fed fueling investor confidence.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q1 2024 Stocks notched solid gains in the first quarter as enthusiasm about artificial intelligence, signs of a soft landing, and dovish talk from the Fed buoyed investor confidence.

February saw modest gains thanks to upbeat corporate reports and investor enthusiasm regarding artificial intelligence.

Monthly Market Insights | March 2024 Stocks notched solid gains last month as upbeat corporate reports and investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence overshadowed the Fed’s next move with interest rates.

January's markets saw modest gains thanks to positive economic data and upbeat Q4 corporate reports which helped support prices.

Monthly Market Insights | February 2024 The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.22 percent, while the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index gained 1.59 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, which led throughout 2023, rose 1.02 percent.1

Despite a challenging start to Q4 due to rising bond yields and monetary policy concerns, optimism surged with new inflation data and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's encouraging remarks, leading to a market rally.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q4 2023 Stocks moved higher in the final three months of the year as bond yields trended lower in growing anticipation of a potential Fed easing.

The fears that dragged on the stock market since August evaporated in November as fresh inflation data reaffirmed continuing progress in the fight against rising prices.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2023 The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 8.77 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 8.92 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, which has led all year, picked up 10.70 percent.1

Investors faced challenges as stocks moved lower due to multiple headwinds, including rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions. However, many remain confident as they look for initial indications of consumer strength by gauging early holiday shopping levels.

Monthly Market Insights | November 2023 Rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, and mixed earnings reports combined to push stocks lower last month.

October 15 through December 7 is open enrollment for Medicare! Now’s the time to re-evaluate your current Medicare coverage. Not sure exactly what you can and can’t do during this period? This will simplify it all for you. .

What to Know about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Coverage Options | KFF Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.

Stocks faced headwinds in Q3 as bond yields rose, impacting investor sentiment. With inflation data and interest rates in focus, market watchers anticipate a potential rate hike.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q3 2023 Stocks lost a portion of their first-half gains in the third quarter as a continued tight monetary bias from the Federal Reserve sent bond yields higher, unsettling stock investors throughout August and September.

Despite challenges from rising yields and credit downgrades, stocks staged a late-month rally. All eyes are now on the Fed's upcoming meeting, while National Preparedness Month reminds us to get equipped for unexpected challenges.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2023 After sliding for much of last month on rising yields, credit rating downgrades, and economic weakness out of China, stocks staged a late-August rally to help trim losses.