Equity markets closed out the week on a down note, driven by concerns over AI disruption, higher than expected wholesale inflation, and geopolitical tensions. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.3%, and the NASDAQ -0.2%. The Utility, Consumer Staples, and Health Care sectors led the S&P 500 …
Equity markets rose on Friday to close higher for the week following the Supreme Court decision to overturn the Trump Administration’s use of unilateral emergency tariffs. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.3%, and the NASDAQ +1.2%. The Communication Services, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors led the …
Despite upbeat economic and corporate earnings news, stocks fell for a second consecutive week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.2%, and the NASDAQ -1.3%. The Utility, Real Estate, and Materials sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Financials, Communication Services, and Consumer …
Concerns over large AI-related capital expenditure announcements rattled technology stocks. This pressured the NASDAQ, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average eclipsed 50,000 for the first time in its history. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials +2.5%, and the NASDAQ -1.9%. The Consumer Staples, Industrial, and Energy sectors …
Fully understanding the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), applicable to almost all federal employees who were hired on or after January 1, 1984, can be complex. In this article, NovaPoint breaks down the top five topics that are the most important to understand and evaluate as you prepare for your federal retirement. The three …
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Markets absorbed a lot of corporate earnings results last week and finished mixed. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.4%, and the NASDAQ -0.2%. The Communication Services, Energy, and Utility sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Health Care Consumer Discretionary, and Materials …
Geopolitical tensions around Greenland improved last week after some high-profile meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos. A choppy week left stocks mixed with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials lower and the NASDAQ higher. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.5%, and the NASDAQ …
A positive fundamental outlook for stocks risks being blunted by geopolitical concerns. Last week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.3%, and the NASDAQ -0.9%. The Real Estate, Consumer Staples, and Industrial sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services sectors …
Stocks had a solid first full week of trading in the new year. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials +2.3%, and the NASDAQ +2.2%. The Consumer Discretionary, Materials, and Industrial sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Utility, Technology, and Real Estate sectors …
NovaPoint is proud to announce that Meghan Hoover has earned the Federal Retirement ConsultantSM designation issued by the Federation of Federal Employee Benefit Advocates (FFEBA). The FRCSM certification is also a professionally listed designation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The FRCSM designation signifies expertise in federal retirement systems to enable advisers to …
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