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Weekly Market Commentary | March 4, 2019
The bull market will celebrate its tenth birthday on March 9, 2019. During that period, the S&P 500 Index has increased more than fourfold in value, producing a total return of 410% (17.7% annualized) while rising 314% in price.
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March Higher?
“March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.” What a start to 2019, with the S&P 500 Index up 11.1% after the first two months of 2019 for its best start to a year since 1991. Although we continue to expect the next 10% gain to be quite tough, the good news…
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Consumer, Business Spending Propel Solid GDP Growth
After a month-long delay, investors finally have crucial context on economic growth through the end of 2018.
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Why a Green January and February Have Bulls Smiling
After gaining 7.8% in January, the S&P 500 Index has added another 3.3% so far in February for a grand total year-to-date return of 11.4%. With two days to go, currently, this is the best first two months of the year since 1987
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Investment-Grade Debt Shines as Fixed Income Sweet Spot
Over the past three months, investment-grade (IG) corporate debt has posted its strongest rally in more than two years as investors look for the sweet spot between quality and risk in fixed income.
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About That Dow 9-Week Win Streak
The strong move in stocks continues. The S&P 500 Index has risen nearly 19% (as of February 22) from the December 24 lows, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) has posted an incredible nine-week winning streak for the first time since a 10-week stretch back in 1995.