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The Week Ahead: Week of 6/9-6/13

Markets ended last week on a stronger note despite midweek drama from the Trump–Musk feud, which temporarily dragged down Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and applied pressure across tech. With both parties going…
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Retrospective: Week of 6/2-6/6

Macro Events & News The week began on uneasy footing as markets digested news of the Trump administration imposing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum and accusing China of violating…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 6/2-6/6

June could get off to a shaky start as trade tensions resurface yet again. After walking back earlier threats of EU tariffs earlier in the week, Trump reignited trade concerns…
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Retrospective: Week of 5/26-5/30

Macro Events & News It was a holiday-shortened week, but far from uneventful—volatility and headline-driven swings were front and center. Markets opened strong on Tuesday following news that the broad…
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Retrospective: Week of 5/19-5/23

Macro Events & News Markets opened the week surprisingly resilient, weathering the Moody’s U.S. credit downgrade shared last Friday with only a slight decline compared to the sharp sell-offs following…
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Retrospective: Week of 5/12-5/16

Macro Events & News The markets extended their rally this week as tariff concerns eased following a temporary de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, with both sides agreeing to reduce the…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 5/12-5/16

Earnings season is winding down, with nearly 90% of the S&P 500 having reported. Results have generally exceeded expectations, with limited changes to forward guidance, as customer and client behavior…
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Retrospective: Week of 5/5-5/9

Macro Events & News The positive momentum from the prior week faded quickly on Monday, as traders likely took profits after the strong rally fueled by robust earnings and encouraging…