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Understanding how similar periods of market concentration have played out in the past can help investors make better decisions about their long-term financial plans.
The latest jobs report has raised questions about the reliability of government data, but understanding the uses and limitations of this data is the key.
Stocks rebounded last week as investor optimism for a September rate adjustment and strong Q2 corporate results overcame the rollout of fresh tariffs.
Stocks climbed to new highs in July, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both logging six consecutive record closes late in the month.
We are excited to share some great news with you—Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors has been recognized by Financial Advisor Magazine as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) of 2025.
Stocks fell last week as investors assessed progress on trade negotiations, new U.S. tariffs, and fresh data on the U.S. economy.
Recent tensions between the White House and Federal Reserve have brought the topic of Fed independence into focus.
Learn about the investment trends from the ’90s and how AI is currently influencing a new cycle in technology spending.
Please join our Chief Investment Officer, Mike Minter, for our quarterly webinar where we discuss ten relevant market and economic themes heading into the 3rd quarter of 2025.
Last Week on Wall Street: Upbeat Q2 results and trade news boosted investor confidence and market gains significantly.
This bill matters because, while trade policy has been at the forefront over the past several months, tax and spending policy in Washington has been a growing source of uncertainty for many years.
Stocks were mixed last week, battling through tariff talk while responding to upbeat quarterly corporate reports and a trove of updates on the economy.
One part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that did not come into fruition was the elimination of taxes on Social Security benefits.
Stocks were slightly lower last week, while looking past news of fresh U.S. tariffs on nearly two dozen countries.
Investing at all-time highs has actually produced solid results, often not far off from investing at any random time.
Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week.
In Q2, caution gave way to renewed optimism as tensions eased, tariffs had a limited economic impact, and companies posted stronger than expected Q1 earnings.
Despite a challenging start to the year, the stock market has now reached new record levels.
Stocks staged a broad-based rally last week on investors’ hopes for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, hitting fresh record highs along the way.
From a trade war and market correction to an escalating Middle East conflict and concerns over the growing national debt, investors may feel as if financial markets are stumbling from one problem to the next.
Learn how to effectively plan for rising health care costs and explore the role of HSAs in safeguarding your future.

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