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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
24
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Protecting Your Financial Future: Why Cybersecurity Matters
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in today’s digital world, safeguarding your financial information is more important than ever. With online banking, mobile payments, and...
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...
Oct
16
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Third Quarter Recap: Markets Ride a Wave of Volatility and Resilience
Third Quarter Recap: Markets Ride a Wave of Volatility and Resilience Takeaways · Volatility Defined the Quarter: At the beginning of the third...
Oct
15
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September Market Commentary
Don’t Jinx This There’s an unwritten rule in baseball: you never mention a no-hitter while it’s in progress. Teammates will go out of their way...
Oct
9
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Money with Murphy – Markets End Q3 Strong Despite Global Volatility
In this episode of Money with Murphy, we look at drivers of volatility and reasons for resiliency in markets during the third quarter of 2024....
Oct
2
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Markets in a Minute: Where Harris and Trump Stand on Taxes, Tariffs and More
Where Harris and Trump Stand on Taxes, Tariffs and More As the presidential election gets down to the wire, we’re fielding a lot of questions...
Sep
25
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Money with Murphy – Rate Cut Ripple: How the Fed’s Decision Affects YOU
The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut—the first since the pandemic—raises important questions about how it will affect your finances. In this blog, Kara Murphy breaks...
