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05/13/2026

Offering and maintaining a quality retirement plan is an important responsibility. You have options to help your employees save for retirement, while lowering taxes.

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05/11/2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical noise, markets have increasingly refocused on underlying fundamentals. Strong corporate earnings, a resilient economy and solid labor market data have helped drive equities to new record highs.

Senior Economist James McCann outlines three key trends to watch in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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05/08/2026

You can always work luxury purchases into a plan, but what happens when "living large" starts shrinking your long-term security? Here's how to enjoy today without risking tomorrow.

How to Avoid Going Too Lean—or Too Lavish— With Your Money

05/04/2026

Markets are pushing higher despite geopolitical and energy uncertainty. So what’s driving the momentum?

Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas breaks down how strong corporate earnings, continued AI investment and a resilient consumer and economy are supporting markets in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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05/01/2026

A recent Edward Jones report found nearly 1 in 4 millennials say they’re not on track to achieve financial fulfillment. But fulfillment isn’t just about saving more — it’s about having the freedom to enjoy life, spend time with loved ones and reduce money-related stress. Learn why building your financial future starts with aligning money to what matters most.

Nearly 25% of millennials say they’re not on track to achieve financial fulfillment — higher than both Generation X and baby boomers, according to Edward Jones’ Pulse of North America report.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

04/27/2026

After navigating recent geopolitical shocks, markets are showing notable resilience as investors refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings. From developments in the Middle East to expectations around a potential Fed leadership change and a busy earnings season, Senior Economist James McCann outlines what investors should be on the lookout for in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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04/20/2026

Markets have rapidly priced out worst-case risks, with easing oil pressures, stabilizing interest rates and resilient earnings fueling one of the fastest rebounds to new highs on record.

In this week’s Weekly Market Wrap, Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas examines whether the optimism is justified, and where markets may go from here.

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04/16/2026

Market volatility is unpleasant. Also fact: The more you know about it, the less unpleasant it can be. Check out these 10 volatility facts to help keep volatility in perspective and your goals within reach.

Volatility is part of the investment experience, but the longer an investor holds stocks, the greater the potential for an overall positive return.

04/06/2026

As markets navigate recent market volatility and weigh the potential duration of oil supply disruptions, underlying U.S. economic fundamentals remain encouraging. For long-term investors, now is not the time to make emotionally charged investment decisions but rather consider a simple pulse check on your portfolio.

Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist, explains in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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03/30/2026

While day-to-day headlines about geopolitical tensions continue to drive market swings, the underlying economic fundamentals remain resilient. For long-term investors, maintaining a diversified portfolio and staying the course often proves more effective than reacting to short-term volatility.

Our Senior Economist James McCann explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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03/23/2026

The recent surge in oil prices has created significant market volatility and put the Federal Reserve in a challenging position as it balances inflation concerns with economic growth. However, today's economy is more resilient than during past energy crises, with energy representing a smaller share of consumer spending.

Angelo Kourkafas, Senior Global Investment Strategist, explains what high oil prices could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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