Resource Articles
Our Resource Center provides education on personal and business financial topics, information on online security and fraud prevention, and articles from leaders at Sunflower Bank.
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Recognizing a Phishing Attack
Avoiding phishing attacks requires being alert to the signs of fraudulent requests. Do not respond to any request for personal and financial information without verifying the legitimacy of the source.
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Weekly Market Update: February 10, 2025
Markets started last week on shaky ground after President Trump announced a Tuesday deadline for imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on imports from China. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada were delayed one month after discussions with leaders of both countries. The tariff on China went into effect and retaliatory tariffs were imposed. The January jobs report revealed mixed signals about the health of the labor market.
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Weekly Market Update: February 3, 2025
Markets were shaken last week after the launch of DeepSeek’s new R1 artificial intelligence model. Major indexes opened sharply lower on Monday with the S&P 500 down more than 2% and the Nasdaq 100 off more than 3.5% at the start of trading.
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Weekly Market Update: January 27, 2025
Broad equity indexes posted solid gains for the second consecutive week as fourth quarter earnings season continues to ramp.
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Small Business Cybersecurity
Businesses can be considered easier targets when it comes to cyber hacks. Paying close attention to plug-ins like Java or Flash and installing security software are some ways to help protect your business.
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Technology and Internet Safety
A list of articles related to technology and Internet safety.
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Training Employees to Prevent Fraud
Your employees are your best line of defense against internal and external fraud; learn how to train them to safeguard your company and your customers.
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Weekly Market Update: January 20, 2025
Stocks and bonds ended the week higher on cooler than expected core inflation data and strong quarterly earnings from the major U.S banks and chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor.
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How to Register Trademarks and Copyrights
The process of registering a Trademark or Copyright can be done by an attorney or even on your own.
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