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Market Recap: Week Ending December 3, 2021
Wall Street could not maintain its early momentum, closing the week down. Lower-than-expected employment, new reports of Omicron variant cases, and a hawkish stance from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led to uncertainty in the market. Each of the benchmark...
Monthly Market Update: November 2021
Stocks ended November generally lower, with only the Nasdaq able to eke out a gain. The Global Dow and the Russell 2000 each lost more than 4.25%. The Dow fell 3.7% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.8%. The Nasdaq gained 0.3%. Despite some positive economic news, global...
Market Recap: Week Ending November 26, 2021
Thanksgiving week proved to be a tumultuous one for investors. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here ended the week in the red following news of a new COVID variant in South Africa. In response, several countries, including the United States, initiated travel bans...
~ * Happy Thanksgiving * ~
At this time of year, we all reflect on what we’re thankful for and all of us at MRA Advisory Group are thankful for our clients and are grateful for your continued confidence in us. We take your trust in us seriously. We’d also like to thank our families, near and...
Market Recap: Week Ending November 19, 2021
Stocks closed last week mixed, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 posting gains, while the Russell 2000, the Global Dow, and the Dow fell. Another round of strong corporate earnings data was enough to overcome investor concerns that rising inflation might accelerate...
Year-End Charitable Giving
GivingTuesday, a day for charitable giving, is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in 2021, GivingTuesday is November 30). With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year approaching, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our...
Market Recap: Week Ending November 12, 2021
Although equities closed last week on a high note, it wasn't enough to recover from mid-week losses. Each of the benchmark indexes lost ground, with the Russell 2000 falling over 1.0% to lead the pack. Inflation concerns seemed to weigh on investors' minds during the...
Understanding the Roth 401(k)
Some employers offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you have access to this option, Roth contributions could play an important role in helping enhance your retirement income. What is a Roth 401(k)? A Roth 401(k) is...
Market Recap: Week Ending November 5, 2021
The first week of November saw stocks climb higher on the strength of favorable corporate earnings data, strong job growth, a dovish policy statement from the Federal Reserve, and favorable news on the battle against COVID-19. Several of the benchmark indexes listed...
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