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05/01/2024

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Learn what to consider and how to avoid bad deals when shopping for insurance. From Edward Jones and EVERFI

04/29/2024

Between a barrage of corporate earnings, the first quarter GDP report, and the release of the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, investors had plenty to digest as markets continue navigate a bumpy start to the second quarter.

While new data flooded in, the narrative stayed largely unchanged in our view, and stocks recovered some of the April losses on the back of strength from tech.

We offer our take on last week's developments along with portfolio implications.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

04/28/2024

Confused about how much life insurance your loved ones might need to cover expenses if your income is no longer available? Use this life insurance calculator to help estimate the amount of coverage that might work best for you.

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04/26/2024

Edward Jones has a long history of environmental stewardship dating back to Ted and Pat Jones and their work establishing the Katy Trail in 1990. Today, their stewardship legacy lives on, driving the firm’s ongoing work to positively impact our environment.

Learn more in our sixth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, Growing Our Impact: https://bit.ly/44eb5Dr

04/24/2024

There's no universal answer on the "right time" to retire, but exploring these five questions can help you decide whether you might be emotionally ready. Think your answers through, and let's schedule time to discuss how to help get you retirement ready.

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04/22/2024

After a 25% run higher in the S&P 500 over the past six months, the tone in the markets in recent weeks seems to have shifted. In our view, volatility has been sparked by a trifecta of recent data and news flow.

We share our take on three drivers of the recent market pullback in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

04/21/2024

Check out this recent Fox Business interview with our Managing Partner Penny Pennington on market volatility and how we partner closely with our clients to guide them through the ups and downs of the markets and the economy.

Watch here: https://fxn.ws/4aK9XtJ

04/17/2024

We break down the latest activity in the U.S. economy, equities, the bond market, international investing and more. Let's discuss what impact these might have on your portfolio.

Our investment strategists provide Edward Jones’ perspective on the latest economic activity and what it may mean for you.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

04/15/2024

Along with last week's solar eclipse came another seemingly rare event: the stock market turned lower, with hotter-than-expected inflation data eclipsing the enthusiasm around upcoming Fed rate cuts.

Although we've been of the view that the recent sharp market rally will eventually need to blink, more broadly, we still think there's a good case for investors to look up.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

04/13/2024

What's your vision for retirement? Paying off all your college debt, retiring somewhere sunny (or maybe cold) or just making sure your family is taken care of? Whatever your financial goals, check out our retirement calculator and then call me to discuss how we can work toward making your goals a reality.

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04/10/2024

Sitting in cash because you’re worried unpredictable events could rattle markets? Your portfolio could really be missing out. Here’s proof that timing the market is impossible.

Staying invested in stocks despite negative news has historically been profitable.

04/08/2024

Employment conditions plus inflation trends equals Fed interest rate decisions. This is the calculus that has been guiding market performance for the past two years.

The first variable in that equation was in full focus last week as the latest jobs report provided a fresh look at the state of the labor market. While the better-than-expected results showed that the economy remains in good health, markets will continue to do the math on what this means for upcoming Fed actions.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we offer our take on the implications for markets as we advance.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.