As we approach the final stretch of 2024, much of the nation’s focus is on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. But while the political landscape remains uncertain, the markets are painting a different picture. September, traditionally a sluggish month for global equities, delivered an unexpected surge. The S&P 500 gained 2.02%, marking its...

By David Graichen, Head of Capital Markets Key Takeaways Understanding the structure, fees and liquidity of an ETF can be essential for aligning it with your risk tolerance and investment goals. Using limit orders and trading during midday hours can help reduce costs and avoid market volatility when trading ETFs. Monitoring the net asset value [...]...

Monday marked the last day of the third quarter. Now we’ve got about 10 days before earnings reports start flooding the markets. Earnings season usually lasts around six weeks, so this wave of data will take us almost to Thanksgiving. The holiday season will be in full swing by then, and before we know it [...] The post Is It Time for Consumer Discretionary...

September brought bold market moves on both the domestic and international fronts. Stocks surged, especially Chinese equities, while bonds and gold benefited from falling interest rates. Overview September was packed with economic shifts. Both the U.S. and China made bold moves to keep their economies buzzing. The U.S. Federal Reserve gave the economy...

The S&P 500 finished the week ending Oct. 11 with another record-breaking rally, up 0.97% from last Friday. The index just notched a new all-time closing high and is now up 22.61% year-to-date. The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2008. Here is a snapshot of the [...] The post S&P 500 Snapshot:...

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