Barton & Tena

W. Barton Close CFP®; Senior Vice President, Wealth Management
Investment Management Consultant

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Headlines are relatively quiet this morning, including on the geopolitical front. Crude oil is little changed, and reports continue to indicate limited negotiation progress between the U.S. and Iran.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/15H9bJvgUI

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The information technology sector lagged yesterday, with weakness across software names and a poor showing from mega-cap stocks.

Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/VL8CiwvBNr

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NBC News reports that Iran launched rocket and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf, and the U.S. conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning.

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Tech names are poised to extend recent gains, with a technology hardware company up big in premarket trading, being the latest AI-infrastructure name to rocket higher after a blowout earnings report.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/B9yVQe47MI

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Equity futures point to a higher opening this morning as stocks look to add to their recent gains that saw the major averages close at record highs on Friday, marking the ninth consecutive winning week for the S&P 500.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/MrnYZrxZMk

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Reaching an eight-week streak of positive growth, the S&P 500 was on a roll in May. Strong earnings in the tech sector helped lead the way as the market pushed ahead through inflationary pressures. Get the details in the May market recap: https://t.co/DIBFLIQggQ

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Equity futures point to a higher opening this morning after the major averages secured a clean sweep of record closing highs in yesterday's action, with the S&P 500 and DJIA also notching record intraday highs.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/uNhlLDOtKa

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Equity futures point to a modestly lower opening this morning as an escalation in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran sends oil prices higher.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/BzQaxE5Rrt

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You may be the one others rely on, keeping things moving and carrying the mental load. But even the most capable people need time to pause.

Filling your cup is not just rest. It is creating room for better decisions, clearer thinking, and support where it matters.

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Stocks were supported by lower oil prices and a rally across semiconductor names, with one member surpassing $1 trillion market capitalization after UBS raised its price target.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/HojSXOB78j

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Equity futures point to a higher opening this morning as investors return from the long holiday weekend to headlines of negotiation progress between the U.S. and Iran.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/WsOvCZcQzN

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Today is about more than a long weekend. It's a moment to remember the lives, service, and sacrifice that made so much possible.

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Many people feel prepared for retirement until they think through how it actually works. When income starts, how it's taxed, and how long it lasts aren't always simple.

If these questions have been on your mind, it may be time to take a closer look.

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Equity futures point to a higher opening amid a relatively quiet Friday morning ahead of the long weekend.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/Wj3GNFWxxh

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Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning after stocks rallied in yesterday's session to snap the S&P 500's three-day losing streak.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/B01NNW3D8U

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Most people reach out when something changes. A new job, a big purchase, an unexpected shift.

And by then, it can feel urgent.

The real value comes from conversations before those moments, helping create more clarity and fewer surprises.

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Stocks are coming off a weak session, the third consecutive lower finish for the S&P 500. Mega-cap and other growth stocks lagged, though an intraday rebound across semiconductor names helped the major averages improve.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/DUEfckVRXz

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Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning as mega-cap and tech stocks are poised for a continuation of yesterday's weakness.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/Z3n5IpiWAf

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Many business owners delay planning when things are going well. There's no urgency, until something shifts.

Transitions rarely follow a perfect timeline. Preparation often matters more than timing. If a sale is part of your future, it may be worth planning ahead.

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Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning after stocks retreated from record-highs on Friday, with the major averages finishing mostly lower for the week.

Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/hd3NmV6faA