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This scam often involves an attorney searching for a beneficiary for his or her deceased client. Keep in mind that you should never pay money in order to get money. If you believe an offer is legitimate, discuss it with a family member or trusted friend to gain an outside perspective.

Scam artists have been known to impersonate loved ones, tricking older adults into providing financial information or sending money to an unknown account. Always ask questions that only your loved one can answer or call your family member back at a number that you know to be legitimate.

Inflation has trended lower, supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to keep policy rates steady. While the path back to the Fed's inflation target may not be perfectly smooth, strong earnings, healthy economic growth and resilient consumer spending continue to help support market strength.

Portfolio Strategist Tom Larm shares his perspective on the forces influencing markets and what it could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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The S&P 500 reached new highs as several key market headwinds began to ease. While record levels can make investors hesitant, history suggests that all-time highs have often been followed by continued gains, with long-term returns comparable to, or even better than, investing on a typical trading day.*

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on the forces driving markets higher and the implications for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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*Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Federal Reserve held rates steady as earnings from four Magnificent 7 companies led to mixed market reactions, suggesting that investors increasingly want evidence that AI spending is translating into durable revenue and earnings growth. While interest rates may remain higher for longer, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and broader participation across sectors continues to support equities.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, explains what this means and how this could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions are driving oil prices higher, bringing inflation concerns back into focus and raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve may need to adjust its approach.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and how they could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4vTpuRB

After an AI-driven rally earlier this year, markets are taking a breather, with leadership rotating across sectors, and investors anticipating second quarter earnings season. Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan explains what this could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitics in focus. However, investor attention remains centered on AI, where strong earnings and periodic bouts of volatility continue to shape market leadership and sentiment.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and portfolio positioning for the second half of the year in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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