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Why Long Term Investing Matters

Successful Long-term investing requires more than simply putting away money and forgetting about it. You need a solid strategy to overcome inflation, market ups and downs, and life’s uncertainties. ...
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So, you want to invest for the long haul and set yourself up for success decades later? Smart thinking. With advancements in healthcare allowing people to live longer, planning for a lengthy lifespan is critical.  With the right principles guiding your investment management, you can build wealth over time and achieve financial security. In this article, we explore key principles for successful long-term investing so you can craft an investment ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.30.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets extended their recent pullback last week, as stocks remained under pressure from geopolitical uncertainty and sharp moves in energy prices. Major indexes, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, all finished lower. The Nasdaq slipped deeper into correction territory, while small-cap and global stocks showed relative resilience. On the economic front, recent data pointed to building price pressures. Both import …
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Weekly Market Update – 3.23.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets faced continued pressure last week, with equities broadly lower as investors digested rising yields, higher oil prices, and the Iran conflict. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each posted losses, while the 10-year Treasury yield pushed higher to 4.39%. Commodity trends were mixed, with energy prices holding near recent highs and gold pulling back after a strong run. Recent economic releases offered a nuanced view of …
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Weekly Market Update – 3.16.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update For the third consecutive week, markets declined amid rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East. In response, investors moved away from risk assets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all finished the week lower. Meanwhile, crude oil climbed above $98 per barrel, increasing more than 70% this year. Recent economic data showed mixed signals. While inflation remained relatively …
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Weekly Market Update – 3.2.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update After a mid-week rally, the S&P 500 lost steam and closed down 0.44%. Year-to-date, the index remains slightly positive, up 0.49%. Defensive sectors, such as consumer staples, utilities, and health care, outperformed, while financials and information technology lagged. The Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in January, sparking concerns about inflation. Unemployment claims increased slightly, with 212,000 new claims for the week …
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Weekly Market Update – 2.23.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Stocks traded lower most of the week, but sentiment shifted on Friday following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 closed above 6,900, the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 49,600, and the NASDAQ Composite ended a five-week losing streak. Several sectors posted solid weekly gains, led by industrials, communication services, and utilities. Economic data reflected …
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Weekly Market Update – 2.17.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update A three-day selloff drove the S&P 500 down 1.39% for the week, leaving it nearly flat year-to-date. Defensive sectors like utilities, materials, and real estate posted strong gains, while financial services, communication services, and information technology sectors saw losses. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in January and 2.4% over the past year, showing a slowdown compared to December’s 2.7%. Total …
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Weekly Market Update – 2.9.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets experienced notable volatility last week as investors navigated shifting sentiment around technology stocks and mixed economic data. However, a strong Friday rally helped recoup some losses. Despite the late rebound, the S&P 500 finished the week down 0.10%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 2.5%,  reflecting the market’s sector rotation into defensive areas such as consumer staples, industrials, and energy. …
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Weekly Market Update – 2.1.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities traded mixed as investors analyzed fourth-quarter earnings, economic reports, and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%. The S&P 500 was one of the few indexes to end the week higher, gaining 0.34% and surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in December, seasonally adjusted. On an unadjusted basis, the index …
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Weekly Market Update – 1.26.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. equity markets were closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Stocks opened and closed Tuesday in the red amid concerns that the US could use military force to annex Greenland, but recovered after President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. The S&P 500 finished the week down 0.35%, though the benchmark remains up 1.02% so far this year. The economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.4% in Q3 …
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Weekly Market Update – 1.19.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update The U.S. stock market experienced some volatility last week, with the S&P 500 declining 0.38%. Despite the dip, the index remains up 1.38% year-to-date. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in December, and 2.7% over the last 12 months, with shelter, food, and energy prices contributing to the increase. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for November came in hot at 0.2% and is up 3.0% over the 12 months ended in …
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