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Weekly Market Update: November 12, 2024
The American people decisively elected Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Equities and other risk assets cheered the outcome of the election and bond yields rose across the curve. Traders will contemplate the impact of Trump’s proposed policies in the weeks leading up to Inauguration Day.
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Different Types of Small Business Loans from Banks
Banks offer various small business loans: term loans, SBA loans, lines of credit, equipment loans, and commercial real estate loans. Each has specific benefits and requirements. Choose wisely.
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What You Should Expect from a Financial Advisor
What you should expect from your financial advisor?
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Weekly Market Update: November 4, 2024
US equity markets ended the week lower for the second consecutive week as investors were hit with a flurry of catalysts including mixed earnings reports from mega cap tech stocks, third quarter GDP, PCE inflation, and key employment data. Markets have been rife with uncertainty of late, with a wide range of asset classes experiencing heightened volatility in the lead up to the election.
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Weekly Market Update: October 28, 2024
Markets ended lower in a quiet week for economic data and a busy week for earnings. Tesla was the most high-profile name to report last week. Sparse economic data was centered on the housing market which showed existing home sales falling to historically low levels. New home sales appear to be on a better trajectory.
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Website Policies
Your business website is an original work of authorship that's entitled to copyright protection.
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Applying for Social Security Retirement Benefits
Utilize the Social Security website to apply online for retirement, calculate the age you can maximize benefits, and learn what documentation you will need.
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Weekly Market Update: October 21, 2024
The S&P 500 Index ended a busy week of earnings and economic data roughly unchanged. The US economy continues to remain resilient in the face of headwinds.
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Weekly Market Update: October 15, 2024
The S&P 500 Index continued to grind higher, ending last week up 23% on a total return basis year-to-date. Third quarter earnings season began last week and investors will closely follow company reports for indications on 2025 corporate earnings and clues on the economy.
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