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Stocks posted a solid gain last week, riding a rally in mega-cap tech stocks while overcoming interest rate anxiety, a downward revision to jobs data, and mixed inflation reports.
A small handful of companies are responsible for almost all the market's wealth creation.
Stocks trade higher as Federal Reserve signals rate cut, boosting the S&P 500 Index and various market sectors.
Stocks ended the week slightly lower as mixed economic data led to some profit-taking by investors ahead of the holiday weekend.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent speech at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference reinforced that an interest rate cut in September is likely.
In July, Congress passed what may go down as the most consequential tax legislation in a generation: the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Don’t let the name fool you. Behind it lies a complex set of tax, estate, education, and retirement changes that demand attention from high-net-worth investors.
Stocks were mixed last week despite a powerful Friday rally sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Clients often ask us: “Should I pay off my mortgage early, or put that money to work in the market?”
Many people spend years preparing for retirement by saving and investing, but planning shouldn’t stop once the paychecks do.
Stocks rose last week despite mixed signals on inflation as investors kept one eye on the Fed’s September meeting.
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.

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