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Keats Group LLC What most owners haven't done is sell a business. Learning about your options will pay dividends.

Business owners immerse themselves in every day tasks essential to starting and running a small business: selling, negotiating, producing products or services, managing people, operating equipment and keeping the books. Many business sales are approached without the benefit of a great process that, if followed, improves the financial terms, timing and risk of selling a company. The biggest mistake

most owners make is not acquainting themselves with how to position their business for sale on better terms. Business Owners Need a Process:

We have a commitment to innovation in the practice of business sales and lower middle market mergers and acquisitions ('M&A'). If you would like to learn more about the process of selling your business or how to increase business value in preparation for selling, please contact Rex Cattanach at 651-773-8400 in confidence to schedule a free 30-minute telephone consultation.

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U.S. markets soared in Q2, driven by new trade policies. Globally, the MSCI EAFE Index continued its winning streak, with Korea and Japan excelling. European markets had mixed outcomes, with Germany and Spain leading. Economic signals were mixed: GDP contracted, job growth slowed, but durable goods orders surged while inflation trended lower.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2025 U.S. Markets Markets rose in the second quarter as investors witnessed the new U.S. trade policy's impacts unfold, while tensions continued in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 10.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 17.75 percent...

Strong earnings and renewed trade momentum helped push stocks higher in May, with the S&P 500 flipping back into positiv...
06/05/2025

Strong earnings and renewed trade momentum helped push stocks higher in May, with the S&P 500 flipping back into positive territory for the year. Even a Fed pause and a credit downgrade couldn't stall the rally. The latest Market Insights explores the trends behind the gains and what could influence the second half of 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks notched solid gains in May as investors cheered progress on trade deals and upbeat first-quarter corporate reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 6.15 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite picked up 9.56 percent. The Dow Jones Industri...

Despite solid corporate numbers and unexpected trade reports, buyers remained cautious thanks to April's mercurial marke...
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Despite solid corporate numbers and unexpected trade reports, buyers remained cautious thanks to April's mercurial markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks were mixed as buyers emerged late in the month, thanks to solid corporate reports and unexpected trade news. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.76 percent while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 1.26 percent. The Dow Jones Industria...

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From evolving trade policy to further Artificial Intelligence news, Q1 wrapped up an interesting year for markets. Our April Quarterly Market Insights breaks down what moved markets and what investors are watching in 2025.

Quarterly Market Insights | April 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks fell in the first quarter as investors contended with economic uncertainty, inflationary concerns, and evolving tariff talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slid 4.59 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 10.42 percent. T...

Stubborn inflation and mixed economic signals continue to shape markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what d...
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Stubborn inflation and mixed economic signals continue to shape markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | March 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks stumbled in February as stubborn inflation, mixed economic signals, and an evolving trade policy weighed on investors’ minds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.58 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.42 percent. T...

Steady Fed policy and unexpected tech news shaped February's markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drov...
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Steady Fed policy and unexpected tech news shaped February's markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | February 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks rallied in January on upbeat Q4 corporate reports and solid economic news that quieted talk of an inflationary comeback. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, tacking on 4.7 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index picked up 2.7 per...

The Fed has a dual mandate when managing monetary policy. Since 1977, Congress has tasked the Fed with maintaining price...
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August has a more unsettling side for investors. It’s a month known for surprises—and not in a good way! In the past 44 ...
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) during the past year has put a spotlight on the fast-paced decision makin...
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) during the past year has put a spotlight on the fast-paced decision making in the US tech industry. At the same time, it has cast some concerns that Europe–and other parts of the world–are lagging behind in AI innovation and adoption.

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