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Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: JJ Talas

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Edward Jones is a financial- services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. For some, working with a financial professional can seem intimidating and overwhelming. I collaborate with my clients in a way that is approachable and open for people to ask questions and learn. I focus on explaining the investment world in terms you can understand, and there are three things I want

Weekly market wrap 09/03/2024

To frame the August swings, we examine what's changed, what hasn't and what the evolving conditions may mean for the road ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 08/26/2024

Markets spent the past week largely treading water. While there were no major surprises, we do think the Federal Reserve's freshest commentary provided three key takeaways that will be important for markets ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 08/19/2024

Markets over the past week continued to recover from the previous week's sharp pullback.

In our view, the backdrop of softer inflation and cooling but positive economic growth still points to a Fed that will likely begin cutting rates as soon as the September 18 FOMC meeting.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 08/12/2024

For any investors that were looking the 2024 gift horse in the mouth, last week showed some teeth. We don't think the recent pullback should be patently dismissed, but panic is not the proper reaction either.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Daily market snapshot 08/05/2024

Market declines return investments to their rightful owners: those who understand why they own what they own.

Daily market snapshot Stay up to date with latest developments, trends, and daily insights on the market. Get a comprehensive look at market movements, international updates, economic indicators, and our expert's analysis.

Weekly market wrap 08/05/2024

The final week of July was a whirlwind, filled with a flurry of earnings reports, three central bank meetings and key labor market data. We look at five key turning points that may define performance in the months ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 07/29/2024

After more than 1 ½ years of large-cap growth sectors and the "Magnificent 7" leading the market, what has caused a somewhat sudden rotation away from the tech darlings? We highlight three key elements.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 07/22/2024

As we kicked off 2024, one of our 10 key calls for the year was our view that while equity markets would continue to perform well, the market's underlying leadership would rotate, broadening out beyond 2023's Magnificent Seven concentration.

We take a look at how this recently showed up within three key market matchups, and what it may mean for investors' portfolios.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 07/17/2024

Check out our midyear review and outlook for the back half of 2024 in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

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Weekly market wrap 07/08/2024

Our latest Weekly Market Wrap discusses a potential silver lining to the cooling economy and how inflation may also be resuming a gradual cooling period. Read on for potential effects on the markets, whether or not we see moderating inflation.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

07/04/2024

Here’s to the land of the free and the home of the brave. Happy Independence Day!

Weekly market wrap 07/01/2024

With the first half of 2024 now in the books, our latest Weekly Market Wrap takes a look at a few notable winners and losers in the markets. Check out our views on what that performance means for the remainder of the year.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 06/24/2024

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we explore the current state of the consumer, the outlook for spending and the implications for both the economy and the markets.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 06/17/2024

The June FOMC meeting and U.S. inflation data were front and center last week, with both offering some positive news for the bulls. Our Weekly Market Wrap highlights potential market opportunities ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 06/10/2024

The onset of summer coincided with signs of a cooling economy and mixed signals on the labor market, best described as a gradual normalization rather than a sudden shift.

We highlight four trends to watch in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Elections and the markets: 4 lessons from the past 06/06/2024

Great read if you're concerned about volatility in election years!

Elections and the markets: 4 lessons from the past By looking at the past, we can learn four valuable lessons about how elections impact the markets. Explore market insights from Edward Jones.

Weekly market wrap 06/03/2024

This year's intense focus on the timing of a potential Fed rate cut, as well as the mania around AI, have been well documented. But there's more to this market than meets the eye.

We share three things that might come as a surprise in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 05/28/2024

After 4 weeks of rallying, markets took a breather last week, despite stellar earnings from the artificial intelligence (AI) darling Nvidia. While returns were narrow and concentrated in the technology space early on, diversification will likely be a key theme as the bull market continues and matures.

Find out more in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 05/20/2024

With inflation's peak in the rear view, and the stock market climbing to a new summit in recent days, last week highlighted the role the descent in inflation is having on the ascent in equities. We think these conjoining trends can persist, though likely with a few more hiccups along the way.

Check out our peak perspectives in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 05/13/2024

As the first quarter earnings season wraps up, we offer our take on the state of corporate America, which provides a valuable compass for evaluating the overall trajectory of stocks.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 05/06/2024

After five months of sharp and steady gains beginning last November, the mood in the financial markets has shifted in recent weeks. The catalysts for the swing – Fed policy, the jobs market, corporate earnings – were all in the spotlight last week.

We offer our take in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 04/29/2024

Between a barrage of corporate earnings, the first quarter GDP report, and the release of the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, investors had plenty to digest as markets continue navigate a bumpy start to the second quarter.

While new data flooded in, the narrative stayed largely unchanged in our view, and stocks recovered some of the April losses on the back of strength from tech.

We offer our take on last week's developments along with portfolio implications.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Boost your retirement income with these 3 tax strategies 04/23/2024

Unhappy with your tax bill this year? Here are 3 things you can do now to help reduce your future tax burden.

Boost your retirement income with these 3 tax strategies 3 things you can do now to help reduce your future tax bill

Weekly market wrap 04/22/2024

After a 25% run higher in the S&P 500 over the past six months, the tone in the markets in recent weeks seems to have shifted. In our view, volatility has been sparked by a trifecta of recent data and news flow.

We share our take on three drivers of the recent market pullback in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

How can you use your tax refund? Let’s count the ways 04/17/2024

Did you receive a tax refund this year? If so, you may want to consider using your refund to help you achieve your financial goals. Here's how.

How can you use your tax refund? Let’s count the ways Receiving a tax refund? Consider these options on how to use the money received.

Weekly market wrap 04/15/2024

Along with last week's solar eclipse came another seemingly rare event: the stock market turned lower, with hotter-than-expected inflation data eclipsing the enthusiasm around upcoming Fed rate cuts.

Although we've been of the view that the recent sharp market rally will eventually need to blink, more broadly, we still think there's a good case for investors to look up.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Weekly market wrap 04/08/2024

Employment conditions plus inflation trends equals Fed interest rate decisions. This is the calculus that has been guiding market performance for the past two years.

The first variable in that equation was in full focus last week as the latest jobs report provided a fresh look at the state of the labor market. While the better-than-expected results showed that the economy remains in good health, markets will continue to do the math on what this means for upcoming Fed actions.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we offer our take on the implications for markets as we advance.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Are you saving enough? 04/07/2024

What's your vision for retirement? Paying off all your college debt, retiring somewhere sunny (or maybe cold) or just making sure your family is taken care of? Whatever your financial goals, check out our retirement calculator and then call me to discuss how we can work toward making your goals a reality.

Are you saving enough? Let’s talk about your savings

There Are Always Reasons Not to Invest 04/05/2024

Sitting in cash because you’re worried unpredictable events could rattle markets? Your portfolio could really be missing out. Here’s proof that timing the market is impossible.

There Are Always Reasons Not to Invest Staying invested in stocks despite negative news has historically been profitable.

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