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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets and key company, economic, and world news of the day.

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Women and investing: women and men may face different challenges.

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Market Recap Week Ended June 2nd

Momentum shift Lifted by a strong monthly U.S. jobs report and the resolution of the debt ceiling battle, stocks rallied on Thursday and Friday as the major indexes posted weekly gains of around 2%. The results pushed the S&P 500 above a narrow range that it has traded in since the start of April. 

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"The investor of today does not profit from yesterday's growth." - Warren Buffett

This quote suggests that investors should not assume that the historical growth or success of a particular investment or company will automatically lead to future profitability. 

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77 percent of women believe if they had a financial advisor to help them, they’d feel more confident about their financial future.

A 2021 Fidelity study found that 64 percent of women want to be more financially active.

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Weekly Market Recap Week Ended May 26

Mixed market U.S. stock indexes started the week on a negative note but shifted in a positive direction on Thursday and Friday. Results varied widely, with the NASDAQ posting a 2.5% total return, the S&P 500 adding 0.3%, and the Dow slipping 1.0%. 

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