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Market Recap: Week Ending March 18, 2022
Wall Street rebounded last week, enjoying its best weekly performance since November 2020. The Nasdaq advanced more than 8.0% as tech shares climbed higher. The S&P 500 rose more than 6.0%, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks. The Federal Reserve's...
Colliding Forces: Russia, Oil, Inflation, and Market Volatility
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn condemnation and punitive sanctions from the United States, Europe, and their allies. The humanitarian cost of war cannot be measured, and the long-term economic effects could take months or years to unfold. However, the early...
Market Recap: Week Ending March 14, 2022
Each of the benchmark indexes listed here closed lower for the second straight week. The war in Ukraine continued, with Ukraine's top diplomat indicating he saw no progress in talks with Russia. Inflation continued to run hot ahead of this week's Federal Reserve...
Retirement Planning Tips for Women
Women often face special challenges when planning for retirement. For example, if they are the primary caregivers in their families, their careers may be interrupted to care for children or elderly parents, which means they may spend less time in the workforce and...
Market Recap: Week Ending March 7, 2022
Wall Street was hit hard last week as traders moved from stocks to bonds and gold. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here lost value, with the Global Dow dropping more than 4.0% and the Nasdaq declining nearly 3.0%. The Russian escalation of the war in Ukraine...
WealthBuilder Dividend Focus Portfolio
Introducing the WealthBuilder Dividend Focus Portfolio. This Portfolio is constructed with stocks with attractive valuations, stable or rising dividend history, above average yield, a strong balance sheet and good cash flow. The WealthBuilder Dividend Focus Portfolio...
Monthly Market Update: February 2022
Wall Street opened the month on a high note, with each of the benchmark indexes advancing. A stronger-than-expected jobs report and solid fourth-quarter corporate earnings data helped support equities. Nevertheless, concerns about the Russia-Ukraine situation began to...
WealthBuilder Insured Portfolio
The WealthBuilder Insured Portfolio (minimum investment: $50,000) is a diversified portfolio comprised of exchange traded funds (ETFs) in which clients can purchase a lifetime portfolio withdrawal guarantee by way of an individual contingent deferred annuity...
Market Recap: Week Ending February 18, 2022
Last week, Wall Street reacted to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict by moving from stocks to bonds, the dollar, and gold. Investors were faced with rising fears that a Russian invasion of the Ukraine will engulf Europe and the United States, worsen global supply...
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