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Retrospective: Week of 4/14-4/18

Macro Events & News The ongoing trade war and evolving tariff landscape remained the dominant force in U.S. markets, continuing to overshadow earnings season despite a full slate of high-profile…
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Earnings: Goldman Sachs FY25 Q1

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) posted strong Q1 results, delivering a clear beat on both revenue and EPS. However, a closer look at the underlying metrics reveals areas of concern. Investment banking…
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Earnings: BlackRock FY25 Q1

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported mixed Q1 results, with a slight revenue miss offset by a solid EPS beat. While no formal guidance was issued, management addressed the current market volatility driven…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/14-4/18

The optimism following Friday’s announcement that certain sectors—semiconductors included—would be exempt from reciprocal tariffs was short-lived. By Sunday night, the administration backtracked, framing the move as a mere reclassification. The…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/7-4/11

Macro Events & News The Trump administration's tariff strategy is unraveling as China continues to prove it won’t be strong-armed. This past week ended with the U.S. imposing 145% tariffs…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/7-4/11

The past few weeks have been brutal for markets, driven largely by the escalating trade war initiated by President Trump. Reciprocal tariffs have now been announced against nearly every major…