The Week Ahead: Week of 9/22-9/26
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The Week Ahead: Week of 9/22-9/26

Markets have entered a quieter stretch for earnings, leaving economic data as the primary driver of direction. Rate-sensitive stocks rallied following last week’s Fed decision, and that momentum could extend…
Retrospective: Week of 9/15-9/19
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Retrospective: Week of 9/15-9/19

Macro Events & News The Federal Reserve lowered short-term interest rates by 25 basis points, citing recent weakness in the labor market as a key factor behind the move. Fed…
The Week Ahead: Week of 9/15-9/19
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The Week Ahead: Week of 9/15-9/19

Earnings season is essentially over, leaving the focus on the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting. Markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut, though a 50-point move is possible after weaker labor…
Retrospective: Week of 9/8-9/12
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Retrospective: Week of 9/8-9/12

Macro Events & News Markets traded higher this week ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September 16–17 policy meeting, where investors expect more clarity on the path of interest rates. Technology…
The Week Ahead: Week of 9/8-9/12
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The Week Ahead: Week of 9/8-9/12

There are a handful of earnings reports this week that could draw investor attention. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), increasingly positioning itself as a major player in cloud and AI, will report…
Retrospective: Week of 9/1-9/5
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Retrospective: Week of 9/1-9/5

Macro Events & News Equities traded with little conviction for most of the holiday-shortened week. Big tech saw a strong rally after Google and parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) secured a…
The Week Ahead: Week of 9/1-9/5
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The Week Ahead: Week of 9/1-9/5

This week ushers in the quieter post-earnings period, as the bulk of S&P 500 companies have already reported results. With a lighter earnings calendar, market attention will turn more squarely…
Retrospective: Week of 8/25-8/29
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Retrospective: Week of 8/25-8/29

Macro Events & News The week began with unexpected political drama as President Trump announced the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. Markets largely ignored…
The Week Ahead: Week of 8/25-8/29
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The Week Ahead: Week of 8/25-8/29

The week's spotlight centers on NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), which reports Q2 results Wednesday after market close. Beyond the numbers, the Q&A session will be closely watched for management's commentary on potential…
Retrospective: Week of 8/18-8/22
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Retrospective: Week of 8/18-8/22

Macro Events & News The week began with a selloff led by technology names, as sentiment remained cautious in the face of rising inflation, ongoing tariff uncertainty, and doubts about…