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Equities were higher on the week as economic data and Fed speak supported the narrative that the rate hike cycle is at the end. All size and style factors provided positive returns, but value outperformed growth, and small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap.

Stock prices continued their march higher as the S&P 500 gained 1.04% over the holiday-shortened week, marking the fourth consecutive positive week. With nearly all third-quarter results in as of Friday, the earnings growth rate for the S&P 500 is expected to be 4.3%, which would mark the first year-over-year earnings growth since Q3 of 2022.

Stock prices moved higher for the third consecutive week as a cooler-than-expected inflation report bolstered the belief that the Fed is finished with its rate-hiking campaign. Gains for the week were relatively broad-based, with the equally weighted version outperforming the S&P 500's 2.31% return by over 1%.

Stock prices continued their move higher as the S&P 500 matched its longest winning streak in nearly two decades with eight consecutive daily gains. As earnings season comes to a close for the S&P 500, earnings growth stands at 4.1%, with 81% of companies having reported EPS above estimates, which would mark the highest beat rate since Q3 2021.

Stock prices ended the week markedly higher as the S&P 500 recorded its strongest week in over a year after signs of a cooling labor market boosted confidence that the Fed may be done raising rates.

Stock prices declined again for the week as investor sentiment was lowered by the combination of elevated bond yields and geopolitical risks. Quarterly earnings for companies in the S&P 500 were mixed but generally better than expected. Following three consecutive quarters of earnings contraction and nearly 50% of companies reported, analysts are now expecting 2.7% earnings growth in the third quarter.

Stock prices declined as the combination of rising bond yields and geopolitical concerns were headwinds for risk assets. Quarterly earnings for companies in the S&P 500 were disappointing last week and are now expected to decline -0.4% in the third quarter, following three consecutive quarters of earnings contraction.

Stock prices were mixed again last week as investors shifted their focus to quarterly earnings and inflation data. Quarterly earnings were expected to decline -0.3% in the third quarter following three consecutive quarters of earnings contraction.

Stock prices were mixed again last week as investor sentiment improved for growth. The S&P 500 ended with a gain, following four consecutive weekly declines.

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Stock prices were mixed as the recent rise in investor skepticism held, and the S&P 500 declined for the fourth consecutive week.

Equities ended the week lower as investors digested hawkish sentiment from Thursday's Federal Reserve meeting and considered compounding economic threats.

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Equities ended the week relatively flat as investors digested a bevy of economic data and news releases. Continued uncertainty regarding the path of monetary policy and elevated bond yields challenged higher valuation multiples. Style trends reversed as value outperformed growth while size factors were mixed with mid-cap stocks underperforming large and small-cap.

Equities retreated last week as the economy continued to show strength. Despite a relatively light week for economic releases, market participants once again prepare for the possibility of further rate hikes.

U.S. stock indexes rallied on a mix of economic data. Indications of moderating inflation and a loosening labor market gave investors confidence that the Fed rate hiking cycle is nearing the end.

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U.S. stock indexes ended the volatile week mixed as investors were left to digest mixed economic signals and debate the course of monetary policy.

U.S. stock indexes closed the week with losses as sentiment appears to have taken a hit from the sharp increase in longer-term bond yields, and fears of a sharp slowdown in China have grown.