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Retrospective: Week of 3/3-3/7

Macro Events & News Another challenging week for the market as trade tensions and employment data continued to weigh on sentiment. Inflation concerns remain elevated, with the Trump administration enacting…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 3/3-3/7

The market’s weakness last week was surprising, given that NVIDIA’s earnings reinforced the strength of the AI narrative and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data aligned with expectations, easing immediate inflation…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/24-2/28

Next week brings a critical data point with the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, set for release on Friday. A cooler or in-line reading could…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/17-2/21

Markets will be closed on Monday in observance of President's Day, setting the stage for a shortened trading week. The calendar is relatively quiet, with no major economic reports expected…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/10-2/14

Friday volatility should be expected under the new administration, which has now rolled out major trade-related policies two weeks in a row. This is likely a negotiation tactic—having it dominate…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/3-2/7

The trade war is now in full swing, with all sides imposing heavy tariffs, setting the stage for heightened market volatility. Expect fear-driven swings as speculation over the short- and…
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Equity Profile: Apple

IntroductionCore BusinessCompetitive PositioningManagementFinancialsRisksTLDRAll Your Base Are Belong To Us Introduction Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, software, and services. Apple’s flagship…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 1/27-1/31

This week is pivotal for the stock market, with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and earnings reports from four of the Magnificent 7. These stocks have driven more than…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 1/20-1/24

This week brings another holiday-shortened trading schedule, with markets closed on Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Monday also marks the inauguration of President Donald Trump,…