Haley Hitchman |

Last week, the highly anticipated Consumer Price Index was released on Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The report showed the year over year rate of

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Melissa Martin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Pilates Instructor |

Each New Year brings a fresh new beginning to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. Minimalism and decluttering become national pastimes during this time of

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Ryan Hastie, Portfolio and Retirement Plan Analyst |

Despite the broad losses seen across all securities markets in 2022, the new year started things off on a high note. The first week of 2023 saw all three major

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Bill Hastie |

All three major U.S. stock averages closed 2022 with their worst losses since 2008, each breaking a three-year winning streak.  The Dow ended last year down 8.8

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Haley Hitchman |

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their losses last week diminishing hopes for a Santa Clause rally.  Although stocks jumped Wednesday after better than expected

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Ryan Hastie, Portfolio and Retirement Plan Analyst |

The investment markets took another hit last week, with all three major market indices posting their second straight week of losses. Friday continued the

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Melissa Martin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Pilates Instructor |

Economists have long discussed the wasteful spending that occurs during the holidays. We all know exactly what they are talking about. We spend way more money

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Bill Hastie |

The U.S. equity markets are entering a week rich in vital economic data after closing last week on the downside.  Last Friday, the Dow fell 305 points, or 0.9%

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Haley Hitchman |

With a week packed full of economic data, the US major indices were able to hold on to gains after increased volatility and uncertainty on how the Federal

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Ryan Hastie, Portfolio and Retirement Plan Analyst |

Last week, during the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week, all three major indices ended the week up. The Dow and S&P 500 increased 1.78% and 1.53%

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Bill Hastie |

Last week closed with a nice late-day rally on Friday, but all three major indices ended the week down. Investors have been reflecting on the strength of the

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Haley Hitchman |

What a week for the stock market.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 4.22%, the S&P 500 up 5.93, the NASDAQ outperforming all major indices up 8.10%. 

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