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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…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 5/5-5/9

Markets have shown notable resilience in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 extending its winning streak to nine consecutive sessions as tariff escalations have paused and earnings continue to reflect…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/28-5/2

Macro Events & News Markets surged last week, with the S&P 500 extending its winning streak to nine consecutive sessions as trade tensions remained subdued. No new tariff escalations were…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/28-5/2

The upcoming week will be pivotal, with a packed schedule of economic data releases and earnings reports from major tech giants Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/21-4/25

Macro Events & News The week began on a negative note as uncertainty around the trade war continued to weigh on the markets. Incendiary comments from President Trump, particularly regarding…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/21-4/25

The upcoming trading week begins under an unusual calm, with little noise from the Trump administration over the weekend—a notable shift from the barrage of trade-related developments in recent weeks.…
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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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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…