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Markets Up Again

by | Sep 4, 2018 | ,

Trade continued to dominate the news last week and cause market volatility as investors monitored discussions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and tension with China. While Mexico and the U.S. reached a new trade deal early in the week, talks with Canada stalled on Friday, August 31. Reports also came out that President Trump may be adding tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese goods.

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The Bull Market Continues

by | Aug 27, 2018 |

Last week marked a noteworthy milestone in our economy: On Wednesday, August 22, the bull market entered its 3,453rd day, the longest such run in U.S. history. In the past 9 plus years, domestic indexes have come quite a ways since the dark days of the financial crisis. The S&P 500 is now more than 4 times the level that it was when the bull market began on March 9, 2009.

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Trade and Turkey Drive Markets

by | Aug 23, 2018 | ,

Challenges in emerging markets affected both U.S. and global stock performance last week, with the S&P 500 experiencing several down days. By market close on Friday, however, two of the three major domestics posted gains for the week. The S&P 500 added 0.59%, the Dow increased 1.41%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.29%. Meanwhile, the MSCI EAFE international stocks slipped 1.18%.

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Mixed Results as Turkey Stumbles

by | Aug 13, 2018 |

Stocks ended the week in mixed territory as trouble with Turkey’s currency affected U.S. equity performance on Friday, August 10. For the week, the S&P lost 0.25%, the Dow declined 0.59%, and the NASDAQ increased 0.35%. International stocks in the MSCI EAFE stumbled, giving back 1.57%.

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Estate Planning: Family Businesses

by | Jun 26, 2018 | ,

Article: “Estate Planning for a Family Businesses” can require careful consideration to balance the financial needs and personal goals of family members, ensuring the business’s longevity and harmony. This article explores essential strategies to address the unique challenges faced by family-owned enterprises in estate planning.

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