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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks jump on election and vaccine news
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Equities enjoyed a strong election week rally, with the S&P 500 Index jumping more than 7%. Stocks subsequently soared Monday morning on positive news on a potential coronavirus vaccine. With Joe Biden winning the presidency and Republicans likely retaining control of the Senate, prospects for significant policy changes appear limited.
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PMC Weekly Market Brief - November 9, 2020
PMC Weekly Market Brief - November 9, 2020
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Weekly Investment Commentary: The economy and financial markets need a medical breakthrough
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Stocks sold off sharply last week, experiencing their worst week since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis in March. Investors reacted negatively to news of increasing cases in the U.S. and Europe, fading hopes for near-term fiscal stimulus and growing election-related uncertainties. All sectors were down for the week, with the worst declines in industrials, technology and consumer discretionary.
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PMC Weekly Market Brief - November 2, 2020
PMC Weekly Market Brief - November 2, 2020
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks are likely to remain in a trading range for now
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Stocks snapped a three-week winning streak last week, with the S&P 500 Index dropping 0.5%. The U.S. elections continued to dominate the headlines, with polls showing an increasing likelihood of a Biden victory and Democratic sweep of Congress. The on-again, off-again fiscal stimulus negotiations were also in the news with expectations growing for a postelection package.
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PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 26, 2020
PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 26, 2020
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Rising uncertainty slows economic acceleration
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Although the news trended in a negative direction last week, stocks held their ground and eked out modest gains, with the S&P 500 Index climbing 0.2%. Coronavirus cases have been rising in parts of the U.S. and throughout Europe, although mortality trends have been improving.