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06/02/2026

Technology helped markets surge higher this week, while energy sank. Are equities going to stay at a higher altitude after a robust earnings season?
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Technology helped markets surge higher this week, while energy sank. Are equities going to stay at a higher altitude after a robust earnings season?

06/01/2026

Consumer Goods & Materials: Core PCE Price Index continued its upward trend in April, rising 0.2% (MoM). The annual measure increased 3.3%, the highest level since 2023. Core PCE is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.

Check out more of last week's Leading Indicators.

Consumer Goods & Materials

05/28/2026

Frequently, we misuse life insurance. Many people, for example, will look at it as a way to save for retirement. Read more from our Investor Education series.

Life insurance can get misused; many will look at it as a way to save for retirement. While it is true that life insurance can provide assurances

05/27/2026

The College Student’s Guide to End-of-Year Financial Planning:
The end of the school year pulls everyone's attention toward what's next — finals, summer plans, the promise of a break. Financial planning rarely makes the shortlist. But the decisions made (or avoided) in these final weeks shape what the next twelve months will actually cost you. A little focus now goes a long way.
Read more on this topic by: Akeiva Ellis, CFP®

Financial planning can help students review loans, aid, and summer income before the next school year costs create budget surprises.

05/26/2026

Markets split the week with a cautious sense of optimism but
climbed higher. Is the yield curve starting to come back in
focus? Check out more Market Thoughts here:
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Markets split the week with a cautious sense of optimism but climbed higher. Is the yield curve starting to come back in focus?

05/22/2026

While we enjoy the long weekend, we pause to honor the true meaning of Memorial Day — remembering and thanking those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/21/2026

Even though ROTH IRAs have been around since 1997, many people still do not utilize this valuable option. Read more from our Investor Education series on 3 Keys to a ROTH IRA.

Even though ROTH IRAs have been around since 1997, many people still do not utilize this valuable option. Here are three key reasons you should consider a ROTH IRA: While ROTHs do not provide for current tax deductibility, earnings do grow tax deferred and once qualified, may be distributed tax free...

05/19/2026

Markets ascended into record territory multiple times last week. Will trends continue to be boosted by positive sentiment or will trading be closely watching for sudden shifts?
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Markets ascended into record territory multiple times last week. Will trends continue to be boosted by positive sentiment or will trading be closely watching for sudden shifts?

05/18/2026

Consumer Goods & Materials: Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued its upward trend in April, rising 0.6% (MoM). The annual measure increased 3.8%, the highest level since 2023. Producer Price Index (PPI) surprised to the upside, registering an increase of 1.4% (MoM) and 6.0% (YoY).

Check out more of last week's Leading Indicators.

Consumer Goods & Materials: Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued its upward trend in April, rising 0.6% (MoM). The annual measure increased 3.8%, the highest level since 2023. Producer Price Index (PPI) surprised to the upside, registering an increase of 1.4% (MoM) and 6.0% (YoY).

05/15/2026

Summer is officially on our minds — longer days, warmer weather, and all the sunshine feels!