Shaun Smith -Ameriprise Financial Advisor

04/18/2024

Market performance broadened in March. While Info Tech (IT) was the big driver of S&P 500 performance in 2023 and the beginning of this year, its March performance only ranked 9th among the 11 sectors. The average sector returns outside of IT were 4.2%, compared to IT's 1.9% during the month. The S&P 500 returned 3.1%.

04/15/2024

First quarter market performance indicates investors anticipate lower interest rates later this year. Anthony Saglimbene, Chief Market Strategist at Ameriprise Financial, shares insights on this and more in a recent Reuters interview.

The U.S. stock market is off to a soaring start in 2024, as optimism over the economy and interest rate cuts has combined with exuberance about the business opportunity in artificial intelligence to stir up a potent cocktail for equities.

04/01/2024

April is National Financial Literacy Month. What’s one financial topic you’d like to learn more about this month?

03/25/2024

What are you doing today to prepare for your goals for tomorrow? Let’s talk about what’s most important to you and how we can partner to prepare for your future goals.

03/21/2024

“With prospects for interest rate cuts later this year, stable economic trends, and expectations for improving profits across a broader set of industries in 2024, the long-awaited broadening of the market rally may be in its early innings.”– Anthony Saglimbene, Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist

Get more expert insights by reading the latest Weekly Market Perspectives.

03/04/2024

While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak in mid-2022, the Fed wants to make sure the downward trend continues before cutting interest rates. Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene shares more about the impacts of the job market and consumer sentiment in this article.

Minutes of the last meeting show Federal Reserve members are in no hurry to lower rates.

02/26/2024

From Gen Zers to members of the silent generation, what are the top three money moves for each group? Here are tips from Marcy Keckler, Ameriprise’s Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy, and other financial experts.

Each generation has their own financial needs.

02/22/2024

“The disinflation narrative for this year remains intact. Despite potentially further non-linear moves in some components of CPI over the coming months, we continue to believe inflation is on a sustainable path lower.” – Anthony Saglimbene, Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist

Get more expert insights by reading the latest Weekly Market Perspectives.

02/21/2024

Are you prepared for market volatility? Here are five tips for navigating the fluctuations.

02/07/2024

Did you know that leaving an employer isn't the only time you can move your retirement savings? You can roll your 401(k) fund into an IRA at any time – even while still employed at the same place. Let’s discuss if this strategy fits with your broader retirement savings plan.

Are there financial benefits to working while in retirement? Learn how your earnings could affect Social Security benefits so you can make an informed decision.

02/05/2024

What if there was a way maintain exposure to the market while also potentially shielding your portfolio from some market losses? Let’s talk about ways to add a level of protection through all the fluctuations.