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4th Quarter 2023 Economic And Market Outlook: Labor Market, Inflation, And Geopolitics

Nerd's Eye View

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. Moreover, historically extreme valuations in a small handful of mega-cap stocks that account for about 30% of the market weight in the S&P 500 (i.e.,

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Oct 29-30)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A proposed Department of Labor rule would limit the type of workers who could be considered independent contractors, which could present a challenge for the independent broker-dealer model. Fidelity has introduced a direct indexing platform for advisors, joining an increasingly competitive space.

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Market Drama

Zoe Financial

despite beating earnings expectations, showing high valuation pressure. Economic Update: Retail Sales: Weaker than expected in January. Economic Surprise Index: Declined over the last 4-5 weeks from high levels. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.

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March Madness: Final Four Investing Bracket 2025

Dear Mr. Market

Historically, this bracket has been dominated by the tech sector, but after years of outsized gains, big tech valuations are stretched. However, shifting economic conditions, a potential rate-cut cycle, and valuation opportunities have created a renewed focus on small and mid-cap stocks, particularly in financials and energy.

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Market Drama

Zoe Financial

Market Valuations : Multiples are no longer considered cheap. Economic Updates: Payroll data: 227k new jobs added, above 220k expected. If earnings continue to grow steadily, inflation decelerates, and economic growth is maintained, the market could rally further with no immediate signs of a recession. Ready to Grow Your Wealth?

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Market Drama

Zoe Financial

Will the Federal Reserve continue to lower interest rates, supporting valuations? Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written. Actual economic or market events may turn out differently than anticipated. Will the economy avoid a recession? Find An Advisor

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Transcript: Albert Wenger

The Big Picture

You graduate Harvard in 1990, with an Economics and Computer Science degree, perfect for the explosion of the Internet; a PhD from MIT and Information Technology in ‘96. So along those lines, there are some venture firms that don’t really seem to care a lot about valuations and others seem to focus on a little bit.

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