Jim Sorensen, Financial Advisor

08/10/2026

The S&P 500 reached new highs as several key market headwinds began to ease. While record levels can make investors hesitant, history suggests that all-time highs have often been followed by continued gains, with long-term returns comparable to, or even better than, investing on a typical trading day.*

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on the forces driving markets higher and the implications for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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*Past performance does not guarantee future results.

08/05/2026

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.

08/03/2026

The Federal Reserve held rates steady as earnings from four Magnificent 7 companies led to mixed market reactions, suggesting that investors increasingly want evidence that AI spending is translating into durable revenue and earnings growth. While interest rates may remain higher for longer, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and broader participation across sectors continues to support equities.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, explains what this means and how this could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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07/27/2026

Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions are driving oil prices higher, bringing inflation concerns back into focus and raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve may need to adjust its approach.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and how they could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4x63a8u

07/20/2026

After an AI-driven rally earlier this year, markets are taking a breather, with leadership rotating across sectors, and investors anticipating second quarter earnings season. Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan explains what this could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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07/16/2026

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07/13/2026

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitics in focus. However, investor attention remains centered on AI, where strong earnings and periodic bouts of volatility continue to shape market leadership and sentiment.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and portfolio positioning for the second half of the year in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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07/06/2026

As we enter the second half of the year, we're watching three key trends that are likely to shape the economic and market outlook: the health of the labor market, the path of oil prices and gas prices at the pump, and the direction of interest rates set by the Federal Reserve.

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan breaks down these key variables and what they might mean for investors overall: https://bit.ly/4bv5tt9

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday, America! 250 years looks good on you. Wishing everyone a fun and safe 4th of July!

07/01/2026

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