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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

The last time the Fed achieved a soft landing was in 1995 when a successful pivot to rate cuts supported the start of a multi-year rally. Today, investors are hoping to achieve a similar outcome as most central banks are eyeing the start of rate cuts in the months ahead.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we examine the similarities and differences in the macroeconomic backdrop between now and the mid-'90s and offer our views of where the opportunities lie.

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

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Last week, the Federal Reserve held its March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and press conference and also released an updated set of economic projections. We share our takeaways in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the bank crisis that saw the collapse of several regional banks, an episode that roiled financial markets as it sparked memories of banking system challenges in 2008.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we share a few perspectives on what's changed since the bank crisis and what it may mean for the investment landscape ahead.

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

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This past week, markets digested several datapoints that indicated the U.S. labor market may be showing early signs of fatigue.

In our view, given the ongoing easing in inflation and now more signs of a cooling labor market, the Fed likely remains on track to begin a rate-cutting cycle later this year, perhaps starting around the June meeting.

We share more of our takeaways in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

Rising markets and low volatility always rank high on investor's wish lists. In the past four months, we've been fortunate to experience precisely that.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we share five takeaways from February's market performance.

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

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With the sharp rally sending the S&P 500 to a record high in recent days, you wouldn't think it would be hard for investors to find good news. We think the bull market looks to have runway ahead, but we also know that even the best markets run out of breath occasionally. In this latest installment of the Weekly Market Wrap, we offer three signs that can give investors confidence in the broader outlook for this market.

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

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Dating apps are a great way to meet new people and potential love interests—but scammers are increasingly using these apps and social media to target their victims. Be leery of individuals you meet online who have made a lot of money by trading cryptocurrency and can show you how to do the same. This tactic is becoming more and more prevalent wth the rise of cryptocurrency. For more red flags and how to protect yourself, check out this article:

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Although stocks recovered from a sharp drop after last week's CPI inflation report – and the S&P 500 even approached new all-time highs – investors may be feeling anxious.

Can inflation continue to moderate, as it has over the past year, even in the face of resilient economic growth? Or, is this a start of a trend in the wrong direction?

We share our views in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

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Romance scams are on the rise, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and others from falling victim to these scams. For instance, get a second opinion. Scammers typically count on the fact that you’ll be too embarrassed to reach out for advice, but it never hurts to have someone else evaluate the situation. Talk to a trusted family member or your financial advisor if you’re unsure. Learn more here:

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More and more people are meeting their significant others online via social media or dating apps. As such, scam artists are using these tools to develop online relationships with unsuspecting victims, sometimes duping them of their hard-earned money. Here are some red flags to look for to protect yourself and your loved ones:

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It's February, which means love is in the air. But did you know that romance scams are on the rise? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be outlining how to spot a potential romance scam and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to these scams. Learn more here:

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The S&P 500 crossed the 5,000 milestone, a fresh record high for the index. While 5,000 is an arbitrary number and simply an attention-grabbing psychological threshold, it is symbolic of the market's strength and resiliency in the face of a historically sharp adjustment in interest rates.

With the economy defying expectations for a slowdown and stocks having rallied about 20% over the past three months, investors are wondering what's next. Our latest Weekly Market Wrap shares our views on five common questions.

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

All eyes were on the Fed last week, with the market's wagon remaining tightly hitched to the outlook for future monetary policy moves. The Fed kept its policy rate steady, but the primary focus was on the central bank's message that it intends to remain on hold a while longer.

While markets were hoping for a signal that rate cuts were coming sooner, incoming data, including the latest jobs report, continue to offer confidence that the economy is holding up well enough for the Fed to exercise some patience.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we offer our takes on what the latest Fed and employment news means for the markets ahead.

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

Over the past week, investors digested two key datapoints that continue to support the case for a soft landing in the U.S.: The S&P PMI data, for both services and manufacturing, were in expansionary territory in January, and fourth-quarter GDP growth exceeded forecasts, coming in at 3.3% annualized, versus expectations of 2.0% growth.

While these datapoints are backward looking, they support the narrative that the U.S. economy was not softening entering the new year. In fact, the data indicates that economic growth accelerated at the end of last year. Meanwhile, inflation also showed signs of moderation as we entered 2024.

Read more of our takeaways in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

Despite pushing higher last week, markets in 2024 thus far can best be described as subdued.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we discuss three data points to watch as markets get through a bumpy January.

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

"Inflation" and "the Fed" were two of the most used words in financial market commentary in 2023 as the economy continued to navigate an unconventional cycle. The first full trading week of 2024 brought a fresh read on consumer prices and more discussions about how the path of rates might look like.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we offer our take on the debate around the timing of potential rate cuts. Additionally, we share insights into where we see opportunities as markets potentially enter a choppier phase.

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