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AI Disruption and Tech Spending Rattles Investors

AI Disruption and Tech Spending Rattles Investors

Market Summary as of the week ending 2/6/2026 unless noted otherwise. U.S. equities ended a volatile week mixed as renewed concerns around AI weighed on technology stocks, which posted their worst weekly performance since November. Earnings continued to be a dominant...

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Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

U.S. equities were mixed for the week, even as the S&P 500 briefly surpassed 7,000 intraday. Precious metals sold off sharply on Friday, with gold down more than 10% and silver falling over 30%, following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the...

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Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/23/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities declined overall during the holiday-shortened week, though markets recovered much of the losses by week’s end. The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since October after...

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Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/16/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities were mixed last week as earnings season kicked off with several big banks reporting fourth-quarter results. Expected earnings growth for Q4 2025 was lowered to 8.2% and if realized, the...

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Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/9/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities rose last week, overcoming heightened geopolitical tensions as most major indices closed at record highs. With an estimated 8.3% growth rate for Q4 2025, the S&P 500 is on track to...

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Q4 2025 Plan Sponsor Insights

Q4 2025 Plan Sponsor Insights

Sending You Warm Holiday Wishes With the holiday season approaching, we want to take a moment to share our heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity to support your organization and its meaningful mission. Your commitment to helping others prepare for and navigate...

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401(k) vs. SIMPLE IRA: The Optimal Retirement Choice

401(k) vs. SIMPLE IRA: The Optimal Retirement Choice

When deciding to implement a retirement plan for your business, you will be presented with two options: a 401(k) or a SIMPLE IRA. While a 401(k) is more recognizable, both options offer retirement savings for eligible employees, and can include contributions from both...

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