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Weekly Market Update – 8.24.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street pulled back last week, ending a multi-week winning streak as elevated Treasury yields, higher crude oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and weakness in several technology and mega-cap stocks weighed on markets. The Nasdaq fell 2.05%, the S&P 500 declined 1.43%, and the Dow lost 0.85%. Walmart reported its smallest quarterly sales increase since 2020 as some Americans continue to spend cautiously. ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.17.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street finished higher last week as solid second-quarter earnings continued, and expectations grew that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady following a cooler CPI report. The S&P 500 reached a record high, with nine of 11 sectors posting gains. Treasury yields eased, while crude oil climbed above $82 per barrel as the U.S. increased pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economic data ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.10.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street ended last week on solid footing, with all major indexes posting notable gains, supported by strong second-quarter earnings and a cooler-than-expected labor report. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow each advanced, while technology, consumer discretionary, materials, and communication services outperformed. Gold rallied as the dollar weakened and bond yields fell, while crude oil prices declined late in ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.3.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished higher last week despite heightened volatility as investors weighed strong second-quarter corporate earnings, the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, and a slate of economic data. Stocks rebounded after a sharp mid-week decline following the Fed announcement, while long-term Treasury yields moved higher amid lingering inflation concerns. Crude oil prices remained volatile, fluctuating with ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.20.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the week lower as escalating conflict in Iran fueled a risk-off sentiment, and weakness in AI and semiconductor stocks weighed on major indexes. Energy stocks outperformed as crude oil climbed to its highest level in a month, while investors shifted away from large-cap technology shares. Last week kicked off a strong Q2 earnings season. Of the 10% of S&P 500 companies that have reported, 88% have beaten ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.15.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the week higher despite a volatile start driven by concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict, inflation, and the potential for a technology-sector pullback. Sentiment improved as tensions in the Middle East eased and the record-setting SpaceX IPO boosted optimism. Small-cap stocks led gains, while crude oil and gold prices moved lower. In addition to the positive market movement, economic data showed ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.20.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities posted a strong advance last week as geopolitical risks eased and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, improving overall market sentiment. The S&P 500 climbed to a new high while the Nasdaq extended a lengthy winning streak, with large-cap and technology shares leading the move higher. A resurgence of interest in AI-related companies helped drive gains, while crude oil prices dropped notably, prompting some capital to ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.16.2026


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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


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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 – 11.10.2025


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, the equity markets experienced a pullback as the recent bull run paused. The S&P 500 declined 1.63%, marking its worst week in a month.  The selloff was led by weakness in the technology sector, where concerns over high valuations triggered a broader retreat across growth stocks. Despite most S&P 500 companies reporting better-than-expected earnings, a few disappointments and continued uncertainty from the ongoing ...
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