In this week's commentary, we want to draw your attention to a significant market anniversary. Five years ago, on May 6, 2010, the U.S. stock market experienced a "flash crash" when the Dow Jones
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Newsletter Archive
First Look at Q1 Economic Growth
Markets fell last week as investors digested lukewarm economic data and considered future economic growth prospects. However, stocks bounced back on Friday and trimmed their losses. For the week, the
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April Letter of the Month
3 Questions To Ask About Your Long-Term Care Needs
If you're like many Americans, you might be worried about how to prepare for your own or your loved ones' long-term healthcare needs. In previous
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Social Security Whitepaper
According to Social Security Administration (SSA) statistics, Social Security benefits account for about 36 percent of retirement income for the average American. One of the biggest mistakes today's
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How a Few Key Players Boosted Performance This Week
Markets rallied last week, lead by a surge in tech stocks that brought the NASDAQ and S&P 500 to new record closes. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.75%, the Dow grew 1.42%, and the NASDAQ added
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Earnings Season Is Still Young: Here Are The Facts
Events in China and Europe triggered a modest worldwide sell-off last week, and lackluster corporate earnings in the U.S. contributed to market doldrums. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.99%, while
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Fresh Data Suggestions: EconomyStill On Track
Stocks ended the second week of the new quarter on a high note, giving the Dow its first close over 18,000 for the month. Investors took confidence from some major corporate deals as well as fresh
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Stocks End Q1 Flat
After a volatile winter, stocks ended the quarter about where they started. Oil prices, a strong dollar, and concerns about interest rates contributed to the volatility and uncertainty remains as we
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