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    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

    Credit spreads can be a reliable indicator to help investors assess risk sentiment in the financial markets.

    Capital Market Impact August 14, 2024
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • volatility
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    Volatility rises in the undertow of stock market rotation

    Recent stock market fluctuations remind investors about the fleeting and unpredictable nature of the market.

    Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
    • volatility market
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    Cycle Watch | Cooler economic growth ahead

    The economy begins the final descent toward a soft landing, but will the slowdown go too far?

    Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
    • interest rates
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    What will it take for the recent stock rotation to endure?

    A shift in stock market leadership may reveal a more resilient bull market that is less dependent on the Magnificent 7.

    Capital Market Impact July 31, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • small cap stocks
    • stock market
  • Shifts in stock market leadership can be extreme

    Small caps have led the market recently, taking over from large caps. What will it take for the rally to continue?

    Capital Market Impact July 24, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • small cap stocks
    • stock market
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    Should investors be concerned about unusually calm markets?

    Stocks soared relatively calmly through the first half of 2024. What will it take for the rally to continue?

    Capital Market Impact July 17, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • market volatility
    • stock market
  • 2024 Midyear Outlook: Solid growth prompts cautious optimism

    Stocks were strong but quiet in the first half of 2024 as economic activity remained more resilient than most believed.

    Capital Market Impact July 3, 2024
    • economic growth
    • interest rates
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Financial planning for DINKs

    The dual income, no kids (DINK) lifestyle is becoming more common. Here’s what you can expect from this kind of client.

    Client outcomes June 28, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • retirement planning
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    Opportunities for small caps in a changing economic climate

    Small caps may offer your long-term investor clients some potential opportunities for growth.

    Beyond Investing June 25, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Equity Markets continue upward with S&P 500® Index reaching record highs

    Equities surge despite shortened holiday week

    Capital Market Impact June 24, 2024
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary

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    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

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    Maximize retirement savings by utilizing Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)

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