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Aug
14
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Markets in a Minute -Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next
Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next Key Takeaways 1. Mixed but Strong Q2 2024 Results: 78% of S&P 500...
Aug
13
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July Market Commentary
In July 2024, the stock market saw mixed results, with most indexes closing higher. However, tech stocks, which had driven significant growth in the first...
Aug
7
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Money with Murphy – Market Volatility Unveiled: What You Need to Know Now
Investors often have their favorite market indicators such as stochastics and Bollinger bands. Well one of Kara’s is what she calls, the Mom Indicator. Yesterday,...
Jul
30
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Markets in a Minute: The Quest for Olympic Economic Gold
The eyes of the world are on France as the 2024 Summer Olympics “kicked” off with men’s soccer last week. The stakes are high, not...
Jul
26
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Navigating Financial Responsibilities as a Working Parent
Being a working parent comes with a unique set of financial challenges that require careful planning and foresight. The financial landscape can seem daunting, from...
Jul
23
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Markets in a Minute: Biden Out
Biden Out If any of you have tuned into my recent presentations, webinars or podcast appearances, you would have heard me talk about investing...
Jul
16
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Money with Murphy – A Concentrated Market
The S&P 500 continued to march higher with tech stocks leading the charge. However, nearly 80% of S&P 500 companies underperformed the index. While fixed...
Jul
11
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Markets in a Minute: Q2 Market Commentary and Outlook
Q2 Market Review and Outlook Takeaways · S&P 500 Continued its Strong Performance: The S&P 500 gained about 5% in the 2nd quarter and...
Jul
3
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Unlocking the Benefits of 529 Plans: A Guide for Grandparents
What is the best legacy a grandparent can give? Many believe that the best gift is a brighter future through education. Depending on whether you...
Jun
26
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Markets in a Minute: What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets
What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets Investors have understandably been fixated on the trajectory of inflation, interest rates and other...
Jun
21
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Inflation Update: Understanding Recent Trends and Future Implications
In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara delves into the complexities of inflation, examining its recent trends and future implications. Two years ago, prices...
Jun
12
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Infrastructure: The Unsung Hero of the Global Economy
What’s behind the global push to upgrade infrastructure? Old age and economic costs: Many of the roads, railways, bridges, power plants and other critical assets...
