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Market Recap Week Ended June 9, 2023
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Market Recap Week Ended June 9, 2023

Inching upward The S&P 500 rose for the fourth week in a row, climbing to its highest level in nearly 10 months. Each of the major U.S. indexes produced a fractional weekly gain in a mostly quiet week of trading.

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Market Now
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Market Now

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

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"The best investment you can make is in yourself." - Warren Buffett
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"The best investment you can make is in yourself." - Warren Buffett

When Warren Buffett says, "The best investment you can make is in yourself," he emphasizes the importance of personal development and acquiring knowledge and skills.

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Markets Now
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Markets Now

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

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The Largest Bond Markets in the World
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The Largest Bond Markets in the World

In 2022, the global bond market totaled $133 trillion. As one of the world’s largest capital markets, debt securities have grown sevenfold over the last 40 years. Fueling this growth are government and corporate debt sales across major economies and emerging markets.

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

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Market Recap Week Ended June 2nd
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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
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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.
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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
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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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"Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1" - Warren Buffett
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"Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1" - Warren Buffett

Buffett's first rule, "Never lose money," highlights the principle of capital preservation. He believes protecting your capital should be a primary focus because losing a substantial portion of your investment can significantly hinder your ability to generate long-term returns. By avoiding significant losses, you can ensure that your capital remains intact and has the potential to grow over time.

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