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Market Update: January 9, 2023 New Year’s Rally in Reply to Positive Economic News, Plus SFG News and Events

A strong Friday rally triggered by fresh signs of moderating inflation pushed stocks into positive territory to begin the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.46%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.45%. The Nasdaq Composite index gained 0.98%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 0.90%..1,2,3  …

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Market Update: January 3, 2023 Erratic Holiday Trading Leaves Stocks in Doldrums, Plus SFG News and Events

In a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.14%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 0.30%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, edged 0.61% higher.1,2,3   Stocks End Lower Steps by China to…

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