Jim Zientara

Jim Zientara, Financial Planner, helps business owners & individuals with financial, estate, retirement & wealth planning. Disclosure:

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The stock market is poised to open lower following yesterday's flat finish for the S&P 500. Pre-open losses in mega cap stocks have contributed to the downside bias, along with a jump in market rates. Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/rE4insZm1l

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The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index has been in negative territory for 13 out of the last 14 months – supporting the disinflationary trend. CIO Larry Adam provides insight into this and other market-moving headlines in Up & Adam. https://t.co/eps7dWOK2F

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The S&P 500 futures are down nine points, trading 0.2% below fair value, the Nasdaq 100 futures are down 50 points, trading 0.3% below fair value, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down 22 points, trading 0.1% below fair value. Read more. https://t.co/yFICUjGwhV

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Softer than anticipated economic data coupled with a dovish Fed propelled the S&P 500 to its best four-day performance of 2024. CIO Larry Adam provides insight into this and other market-moving headlines in Up & Adam. https://t.co/qq4Q9dQ9Zr

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Stock futures are mixed this morning after another slate of earnings news. One of the Dow components is a standout loser, dropping 6% in front of the open after disappointing results. Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/7GdzeyvJCb

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Gain key insights into the market-moving headlines of the day in CIO Larry Adam's daily publication, Up & Adam. https://t.co/xY2jwoGpS1

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Do your kids need help buying a home? If they fall short of lender standards, learn how you can help them qualify for a loan as a non-occupant co-borrower. https://t.co/JDdnXRIDWB

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There's a positive bias in early trading following last week's gains for the major indices. Pre-open gains in some mega-cap names have contributed to the upside bias. Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/TofkEybQRW

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Markets reacted favorably to Friday's softer than anticipated labor data and have priced in another rate cut, lifting the total cuts expectation in 2024 to two. CIO Larry Adam provides insight into this and other market-moving headlines in Up & Adam. https://t.co/H0iTxJ89hT

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How might the latest nonfarm payrolls and ISM Services reports impact the Fed's path towards lowering interest rates? Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio Alem��n offers insight in his Weekly Economic Commentary. https://t.co/m1lccMMo1g

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CIO Larry Adam looks at important drivers of the financial markets and provides his team's views on how things may play out over the rest of 2024. https://t.co/PQQ421QSca

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The complexities of estate planning can seem daunting, but having your affairs in order is essential for protecting your goals and legacy. https://t.co/dOnFagQAAc

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Big pre-open gains in a large tech company, which beat earnings estimates and authorized a $110 billion buyback program, and a large Health Care company, which reported better-than-expected earnings, have contributed to the upside bias. Read more in the Mo https://t.co/7kOgzEstP4

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Gain key insights into the market-moving headlines of the day in CIO Larry Adam's daily publication, Up & Adam. https://t.co/Lpv5tnTWgj

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Planning for the possibility of long-term care and considering who will make decisions if you can't is not simply smart, it is necessary. And that planning now – before you have the need or are unable to share your wishes – is essential. https://t.co/AyKXISpuLS

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Contracts tied to the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are higher this morning. The upside bias is in response to Fed Chair Powell indicating in his press conference yesterday that a rate hike is unlikely. Read more. https://t.co/wHXZbI2DbU

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The latest FOMC meeting saw interest rates hold steady, but Fed Chair Powell delivered much better than feared messaging to markets on multiple fronts. CIO Larry Adam provides insight into this and other market-moving headlines in Up & Adam. https://t.co/FCBhBNUX4p

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There's a negative disposition in early trading in front of market-moving events today. The Treasury's quarterly refunding announcement will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET. Read more in the Morning Brew. https://t.co/aXx6KKJS8u

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Gain key insights into the market-moving headlines of the day in CIO Larry Adam's daily publication, Up & Adam. https://t.co/v79xdsOaLL