Category: Market Commentary
Dec
20
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November Market Commentary
In November, U.S. stocks surged, with the S&P 500 (1) and Dow Jones (1) recording their best months of the year. Investor optimism surrounding a...
Dec
18
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Money with Murphy – 2024 Year-in-Review
As 2024 winds down, we take a look back at the biggest themes that shaped markets and made headlines this year. From elections and interest...
Dec
10
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Markets in a Minute: Winners and Losers – The Fallout of Assad’s Departure in Syria
Winners and Losers: The Fallout from Assad’s Departure in Syria The unexpected fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks a dramatic shift in the...
Dec
3
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Markets in a Minute: The Manufacturing Decline – Why it Matters
The Long Slide: Manufacturing Decline and How Tariffs Might Impact the Sector Key Takeaways Mixed Signals: Despite the U.S. economy’s resilience, its manufacturing sector has...
Nov
21
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Money with Murphy – Tariffs: Then, Now, & What’s Next
In this episode of Money with Murphy, Kara Murphy dives into the evolving landscape of U.S. tariffs. From their historic use to Trump’s 1.0 and...
Nov
14
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October Market Commentary
October 2024 saw stock markets decline as momentum from September’s gains faded after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Early optimism following a strong jobs...
Nov
13
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Markets in a Minute: After the Election – What Investors Can Expect Next Earnings
After the Election: What Investors Can Expect Next KeyTakeaways Market rally and Sector Gains: Stocks rallied after the election led by financials, crypto, and small-cap...
Nov
7
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Money with Murphy – Earnings Surprises and Job Slumps
Last week was packed with market activity, including key earnings reports, economic data, and a shifting jobs picture. About a third of S&P 500 companies...
Oct
30
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Markets in a Minute: Busy Week Ahead – What to Watch in Markets and Earnings
Busy Week Ahead: What toWatch in Markets and Earnings Buckle up because this week is one of the busiest of the year between key economic...
Oct
23
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Money with Murphy – Why Small Business Health Matters
Kara Murphy, CIO, KIM takes a look at the critical role small businesses play in the U.S. economy, making up nearly half of the nation’s...
