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Strong jobs jar stocks; chips steady the tape

A hotter-than-expected August payrolls report rekindled odds of a near-term Fed hike and left the S&P 500 and Dow modestly lower into the close, while the Nasdaq held up as semiconductors rallied.

Stocks climb as yields cool; tech leads another rebound

U.S. equities extended their bounce, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow finishing around a percent higher as the 10‑year slipped back toward the mid‑4.7s and rate‑hike odds eased; growth and big tech set the pace while oil held in the low‑to‑mid 90s, keeping inflation in the conversation.

Bundling Your 401(k) Message Into Your Broader Benefits Communication

During open enrollment, employees may receive a large volume of information about medical coverage, flexible spending arrangements, payroll elections, and other workplace benefits. 

Stocks snap 3-day slide as yields ease; AI software wobbles while hardware shines

U.S. equities rebounded after three down sessions as Treasury yields pulled back from an intraday peak, taking some pressure off risk assets.

Stocks slip to start September as oil jumps and yields grind higher

U.S. equities fell to kick off September as a renewed flare‑up around the Strait of Hormuz sent crude higher and stoked inflation worries, while a global bond selloff pushed long‑term yields toward multi‑year highs.

Why Open Enrollment Season Is a Natural Moment to Revisit Your 401(k)

Open enrollment often concentrates attention on health coverage, payroll elections, and the employer’s overall benefits package. 

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