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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here’s what you’ll need to verify your identity: Social Security number Birthdate An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number if you have one instead of your SSN Your filing status Your prior tax return. Last week’s riddle: A palindrome is any word, phrase, or number that reads the same, either forward or backward.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Last week’s riddle: What 3 numbers can you add together and get the same result as when you multiply them? All 3 numbers are whole and positive, and none are double-digit.) Answer: 1, 2, and 3. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

4,5 Finally, the government’s monthly employment report showed the number of nonfarm payroll gains continued to decelerate in August, while June and July estimates were revised lower by 110,000. What is the smallest number of people that could appear in the photo? a Registered Investment Advisor.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tip adapted from Cleveland Clinic 7 What 3 numbers can you add together and get the same result as when you multiply them? Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ironically, strong retail sales numbers—while a sign of a strong economy—send a mixed message to investors. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Tip adapted from Healthline.com 7 Which positive whole number can you add 1.5 Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MARCH 18, 2024

1,2 Following Tuesday, caution lingered as investors parsed the underlying data behind headline consumer inflation numbers. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

PPI, CPI Updates The disinflationary trend appears to be stalling if the inflation numbers are any indication. One large, 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared to a placebo. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

A solid retail sales number, which reflected a strong consumer and supported the soft landing thesis, also boosted enthusiasm. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Inflated Perspective Consumer Price Index data was one of the big pieces of news driving markets last week, with January’s numbers coming in at 3.1 FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Instead of counting just the number of calories, you count the macronutrients, including proteins, carbs, and fats. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is used to identify a business. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Most businesses need an EIN.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. However, if you sell a Treasury Note prior to maturity, it may be worth more or less than the original price paid.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

That number was higher than the 3.2 Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks March Higher A better-than-anticipated consumer inflation number on Tuesday sent bond yields sharply lower, igniting a powerful, exceptionally broad-based rally that saw 91% of all New York Stock Exchange volume advancing in price and a similarly substantial advance (85%) on the NASDAQ. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Last week’s riddle: How many times can you subtract the number 75 from 7,500? Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

They both won the same number of games, yet none of the games they played ended in a draw. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They both won the same number of games, yet none of the games they played ended in a draw. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. So how could this be?

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Validea

AUGUST 25, 2024

Martin Zweig was a renowned investment advisor, fund manager, and financial analyst who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. He was best known for his uncanny ability to predict major market turns and for developing a systematic, disciplined approach to growth stock investing. EPS growth Reasonable valuation: P/E of 9.2,

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 10, 2023

Stocks trended lower again after a lower-than-expected open-jobs number and a slowdown in private-sector hiring. One large, 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared to a placebo. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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JULY 11, 2022

Employers added 372,000 jobs in June, a number that was above economists’ estimates of 250,000. Improve your mental fitness with games like: Sudoku – This strategy game requires you to find the correct order of numbers 1-9 in a 3×3 grid. There can only be one of each number in each row and column. What is it?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week. Both numbers were below market expectations of 0.6% A look behind the numbers shows that October’s 7.7% Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., from a year ago.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 13, 2023

When LPL Research released the Outlook 2022: Passing the Baton in December 2021, the team’s view was that the hit from inflation would be manageable and would therefore limit the number and magnitude of interest rate increases, enable the U.S. economy to avoid recession, and support above-average valuations.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 30, 2022

The numbers. Some of the key numbers include: Estimates for S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS) growth coming into reporting season were around 4.1%. That number looks like it will end up at around 6.2%, according to FactSet estimates [Figure 1]. All index data from FactSet.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Here are some to get you started: Eat more whole foods (set a particular number based on your lifestyle). Drink more water (put a specific number of ounces you want to hit). Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MAY 24, 2024

On Friday, May 24 th at 12pm Pacific time, Investment Advisor & Financial Planner Laurent Harrison, CFP® joined Bell Portfolio Manager Ryan Kelley, CFA® for an engaging discussion of the following topics: Stock & Bond Market Commentary Global Economic Update Inflation Concerns & the Federal Reserve Are Stocks Expensive?

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AUGUST 28, 2023

If necessary, apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is used to identify a business structure outside a personal identification number. What is the smallest number of people that could appear in the photo? Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Investors also cheered a stronger-than-forecast retail sales report and a modest increase in core producer prices, overlooking a higher-than-expected headline number. To complete the application, the organization also needs its employer identification number. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MAY 30, 2023

Take a debit or credit card number over the phone. Tip adapted from Everyday Health 5 An eccentric farmer requests that you build four pens for his nine sheep but only allow an odd number of sheep in each pen. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The year-over-year inflation number (6.4%) came in lower than December’s 12-month rise of 6.5%, making it the seventh consecutive month of declining year-over-year inflation. Year-over year, producer prices rose 6.0%, a slight improvement from December’s number. a Registered Investment Advisor. Existing Home Sales.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

It was corporate results and continued labor market strength, along with a solid, if weakening, fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth number, however, that raised investors’ hopes that a potential recession may be mild and likely pushed out to later in the year. a Registered Investment Advisor. GDP Report The U.S.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

But stock prices were under pressure Friday following a disappointing Producer Price Index (PPI) number. Though the PPI number dented the optimism around cooling inflation, November’s PPI report represented an improvement from its 11.7% Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Instead, the elevated inflation number not only undercut those easing hopes but raised the possibility of a more significant rate hike. That number was well above the 5.9% Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. year-over-year.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

That means that the other 10 S&P sectors will likely see an earnings decline even if numbers come in better than expected, as they almost always do. While the pundits are mostly focused on what can go wrong this earnings season, there are several reasons to expect the numbers for this quarter to be decent. There are Some Positives.

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JULY 29, 2024

1 Q2 Corporate Reports Start Last week began with some positive momentum, but after Tuesday’s close, two influential tech companies reported disappointing Q2 numbers, which soured sentiment. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is used to identify a business. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MAY 21, 2024

The top-level CPI numbers (known as headline inflation) tend to be less important than what’s underneath: core inflation (CPI minus volatile food and energy prices) in the Fed’s eye. What am I? Last week’s riddle: What should the following number be in this series: 103, 107, 109, 113, 127, ? a Registered Investment Advisor.

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APRIL 17, 2023

A weak retail sales number on Friday shaved the gains to close out the week. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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