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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 18th, 2024 Rally Loses Steam; Fed Weighs Move Stocks fell last week as the postelection rally lost momentum amid an inflation uptick and cautious comments from Fed officials. 6 Source: YCharts.com, November 16, 2024. INTU), Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, November 15, 2024.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 2nd, 2024 Solid Gains for Thanksgiving Week Stocks posted solid gains over a short and busy holiday week as investors parsed fresh economic data, comments on potential future trade policy, and a few Q3 reports from technology companies. 6 Source: YCharts.com, November 30, 2024. Consumer Sentiment.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nvidia’s market cap rose by $277 billion on the news, pushing it to a $2 trillion valuation. Source: YCharts.com, February 24, 2024. Investors appear to have concluded that AI’s impact may just be starting, and anticipate it will be a driving economic force in 2024 and beyond. MarketWatch.com, February 22, 2024.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 9th, 2024 Markets Mixed; Jobs Back on Track Stocks were mixed during the first trading week of December. 6,7,8 Source: YCharts.com, December 7, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; December 6, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

1,2,3,4,5 Source: YCharts.com, January 13, 2024. Source: Investor’s Business Daily, Econoday economic calendar; January 10, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. TRV), State Street Corporation (STT) Source: Zacks, January 10, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Industrial Production.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 30th, 2024 Holiday Spending Up Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, December 28, 2024. percent in 2024, compared with 3.1 GBX) Source: Zacks, December 27 , 2024. The Wall Street Journal, December 27, 2024 2. CNBC.com, December 26, 2024 5.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, February 17, 2024. While the Fed has indicated short-term rates may trend lower in 2024, the January inflation reports support Fed Chair Powell’s recent comments that the Fed is in no hurry to cut rates. Source: Zacks, February 15, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only.

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MARCH 25, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, March 23, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 18, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. WBA) Source: Zacks, March 19, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, March 22, 2024 2.

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MARCH 18, 2024

3,4 Source: YCharts.com, March 16, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 13, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. DRI) Source: Zacks, March 13, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, March 15, 2024 2.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, January 27, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; January 26, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Fed Balance Sheet.

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MARCH 11, 2024

4,5 Source: YCharts.com, March 9, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. GETY) Source: Zacks, March 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2024 2.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, February 10, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. AMAT), Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, February 8, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. CNBC.com, February 9, 2024 4.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 9th, 2024 Rough Start, Unsettling End. 4 Source: YCharts.com, September 7, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; September 6, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, September 6, 2024 2. IRS.gov, May 8.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

2 Source: YCharts.com, February 3, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. PEP) Source: Zacks, February 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. CNBC.com, January 29, 2024 2. EIA Petroleum Report.

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MARCH 4, 2024

2 Source: YCharts.com, March 2, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 27, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. KR) Source: Zacks, February 27, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, February 29, 2024 2.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Weekly Market Insights : New Years Blues Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year as investors second-guessed Fed signals and fretted over lingering inflation concerns. Source: YCharts.com, January 6, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2024 2.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

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JANUARY 22, 2024

1,2,3 Tech stocks drove the Thursday rally, with the S&P and Nasdaq recouping their 2024 losses. Source: YCharts.com, January 20, 2024. Source: Investor’s Business Daily, Econoday economic calendar; January 19, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. CNBC.com, January 16, 2024. Durable Goods Orders.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 26th, 2024 The Dow Jones Industrial Average picks up. 7 Source: YCharts.com , August 24, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 23, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, August 23, 2024 2.

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JULY 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 22nd, 2024 Investors Shift, Anticipating Lower Interest Rates Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates. 4,5,6 Source: YCharts.com, July 20, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 19, 2024 2.

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JULY 29, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 29th, 2024 Down Corporate Reports Shake Investors Stocks had a mixed, see-saw week as disappointing corporate reports unsettled investors who appeared to rotate away from some leading groups in favor of other names. 4 Source: YCharts.com , July 27, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2024 2.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 19th, 2024 The S&P 500’s Best Weekly Gain of The Year. 6,7 Source: YCharts.com, August 17, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 16, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, August 16, 2024 2.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 5th, 2024 Stocks Fall, Concerns Rise. 5,6 Source: YCharts.com, August 3, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; August 2, 2024. GILD) Source: Zacks, August 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. S&P Global, July 31, 2024 4.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 3rd, 2024 Pressure on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 There were mixed results for stocks last week as upbeat economic data and a critical Q2 corporate report shaped the week. 4 Source: YCharts.com , August 31, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, August 30, 2024 2. Investing.com, August 30, 2024 3.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 12th, 2024 Stocks Fall, Speculation Slows Down. 4 Source: YCharts.com , August 10, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, August 9, 2024 2. Consumer Sentiment.

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APRIL 22, 2024

1,2 On Tuesday, remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated a shift in thinking—from being confident to not-so-confident about interest rate cuts in 2024. 5 Source: YCharts.com, April 20, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; April 18, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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APRIL 15, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, April 13, 2024. The start of Q1 earnings season reinforced inflation concerns as several leading money center banks—despite many beating expectations—forecasted lower growth for the remainder of 2024 due partly to inflation and higher-than-expected rates. The Wall Street Journal, April 12, 2024 2.

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MAY 13, 2024

4,5 Source: YCharts.com, May 11, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; May 10, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. AMAT), Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, May 10, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, May 10, 2024 2.

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APRIL 8, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, April 6, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; April 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. C), State Street Corporation (STT) Source: Zacks, April 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. CNBC.com, April 3, 2024 5.

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JULY 15, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 15th, 2024 Stocks Advance After New Inflation Data Stocks advanced last week as market leadership shifted amid fresh inflation data and quarterly corporate reports starting to roll in. Source: YCharts.com, July 13, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, July 12, 2024 2. Fed Balance Sheet. IRS.gov, May 8.

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MAY 6, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, May 4, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; May 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. EMR) Source: Zacks, May 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, May 3, 2024 2. CNBC.com, May 1, 2024 3.

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MAY 21, 2024

Source: YCharts.com, May 18, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; May 17, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. INTU) Source: Zacks, May 17, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. CNBC.com, May 14, 2024 2. CNBC.com, May 17, 2024 4.

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APRIL 29, 2024

5 Source: YCharts.com, April 27, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; April 23, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, April 23, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, April 26, 2024 2. Factory Orders.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 23rd, 2024 Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Half-Point Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation. 7,8 Source: YCharts.com, September 21, 2024. percent, 1.7

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

7 Source: YCharts.com, October 5, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; October 4, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. BLK), The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Source: Zacks, October 4, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

6 Source: YCharts.com, October 12, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; October 9, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 16th, 2024 Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Meeting Stocks rallied last week as investors received better-than-expected consumer and producer inflation data. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, September 14, 2024. The Wall Street Journal, September 13, 2024 2. Investing.com, September 13, 2024 3.

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