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January 13, 2021
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The Markets The event at the United States Capitol building had a resounding impact around the world, but it didn’t deter global stock markets. Last
The Markets Last week was the cherry on top of a turbulent year for investors. After the $900 billion fiscal stimulus bill was signed on
The Markets U.S. stock markets remained calm as a fresh chapter opened in the coronavirus stimulus saga last week. Congress managed to cobble together a
The Markets Congress is at $900 billion, will they hear $1.4 trillion, $1.4 trillion, governments at $900 billion, who’ll go $1.4 trillion, $1.4 trillion… The
Colin Clark discusses the current low interest rate environment with Jeff Hamblen.
The Markets When it comes to beverages, frothy can be delicious. In what may be the least inspiring description of fizzy drinks ever written, a
More than most years, it’s hard to look ahead to the next year, to 2021, without looking back at 2020. A global pandemic, a massive
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The Markets When is bad news good news? Take a look at last week. Major stock indices in the United States hit all-time highs on
As 2020 comes to a close, we are already looking forward to a new year—and to a world very different from the one we’re leaving
Business disruption. Unanticipated risks. Changing workplace. You may be facing all of these challenges and much more. To help you gain new perspectives on what
The Markets Last week, vaccine optimism immunized investors against signs of economic weakness. In previous commentaries we’ve written about narrative economics, which holds that popular
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The Markets The U.S. economy is like a semi-trailer truck. No one likes being stuck behind a semi at a stoplight because big trucks don’t
To ease some of the burdens of the upcoming tax season, LPL has created this helpful guide, which will assist you in becoming familiar with
The Markets Vaccine can be a powerful word. It’s worth 14 points in Scrabble (42 on a triple word square) and, last week, it was
Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating President Donald Trump in a tight race and bringing
The Markets It’s said markets hate uncertainty, but that wasn’t the case last week. Despite tremendous uncertainty about the outcome of the United States election,
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
The American people have voted, casting a record number of ballots under extraordinary circumstances, which is a testament to the enduring resilience of our democracy.
The Markets Last week, financial markets and economic data told very different stories. Reviewing economic data is a bit like looking in a rearview mirror.
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The Markets Stimulus talks led investors in a merry dance last week. So far in 2020, stock markets have been sensitive to fiscal stimulus. Last
Washington Financial Group, a division of HUB International Mid-Atlantic Inc. is pleased to announce that Joe DeNoyior, Colin Clark and Rick Hope have been named
We believe a successful employee education and communication program is critical to helping meet the goals established for your retirement plan. In our continuing effort
The Markets It was a turbulent week for investors. Waves of positive and negative news buffeted financial markets last week: The financial sector delivered upbeat
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The Markets Yes. No. Maybe? Markets were sharply focused on the status of stimulus last week. First, it was on. Then, it was off. Then,
The Markets Last week, the third quarter of 2020 came to an end – and the fourth quarter delivered a doozy of an October surprise.
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The Markets For four weeks, the U.S. stock market has sparked and sputtered like a campfire in light rain. Today, pandemic-driven demand is providing fuel
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
The Markets Investors weren’t happy with central banks last week. After the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
The Markets Last week, the Nasdaq Composite Index set another record. So far, 2020 has been memorable for many reasons, not the least of which
Stock markets in the United States retreated a bit last week. U.S. stocks have been trending higher for months. Last week, they gave back some
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
The latest information, guidance and resources to protect what matters most.
The shortest bear market in history is over. The Nasdaq Composite and Standard & Poor’s 500 Indices finished at new highs last week. The stock
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The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index finished the week within a whisker of its February high, reported Randall Forsyth of Barron’s. It’s a remarkable
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
There was good news and bad news in last week’s employment report. The good news was the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered better-than-expected data
The battle versus COVID-19 continues. The spread in some of the recent hotspots like California and Florida is slowing, while states in the Northeast and
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
Employee handbooks often serve as the employer’s central repository of policies and information regarding workplace behavior and employer expectations. They are also one of the
Last week delivered a mixed bag of financial and economic news. As many expected, the U.S. economy did not fare well during the second quarter.
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
Where are we on vaccines and treatments? During 2020, the United States government has spent more than $13 billion on Operation Warp Speed (OWS), which
We believe a successful employee education and communication program is critical to helping meet the goals established for your retirement plan. In our continuing effort
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
Is the United States economy recovering or faltering? It depends on who you ask and which data you consider. For example, last week, the Department
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
We are at the midpoint of 2020, and it would be an understatement to say it’s been a challenging year so far in the United
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
Please don’t scream inside your heart. Last week, a reopened Japanese theme park asked patrons to wear masks to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Staying committed to your investment plan through volatility is no easy feat, but if you can do it, you’ll be positioned to work toward your
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
What a quarter! Who could have guessed a global pandemic would produce outsized stock market returns? Near the end of last quarter (March 23), the
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
The July Fourth holiday will be very different this year. Although it’s a time to enjoy family and friends, and maybe even watch some fireworks,
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
Blame it on the coronavirus. Stock markets in the United States and Europe retreated last week as the number of new COVID-19 cases increased steadily
Elena Peerson discusses different ways the pandemic may change how you view your finances.
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
Could it be the upside surprises? U.S. stock markets have marched higher despite a pandemic, an economic downturn, and social justice protests – and a
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
–The Nasdaq Composite dipped its toes into record territory last week before retreating. Stock indices in the United States rallied early last week on optimism
We wanted to share with you the most recently updated advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19. These bulletins are designed to
Every day, employers manage various issues associated with employee (and family) member illnesses, unplanned absences, and workforce productivity challenges. Likewise, managing contagious conditions in the
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
The employment report electrified U.S. stock markets last week. American stock markets responded enthusiastically to the news U.S. unemployment was 13.3 percent in May. If
As we look ahead to the summer months, we can’t help but think what a challenging year it’s been so far. At the same time,
We wanted to share with you an advisory bulletin prepared by HUB’s Risk Services Division on COVID-19 as well as one on the recent civil
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
Are those green shoots? In economic terms, green shoots are signs of improvement. If you were paying close attention, you might have seen some in
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
It was a good week for stock markets in the United States, but there was trouble in Asia. U.S. stock markets rallied last week. The
“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald The economic struggles in our country are among the worst we’ve ever
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
America is reopening, state by state. That’s welcome news for many businesses, but we’re far from business as usual. Last week’s economic news included unemployment
When an employee does not have enough money to retire, a contributing factor or “cause” is the under-utilization of plan design features. This guide provides
As a plan sponsor and a plan fiduciary, you have taken on certain responsibilities, intended to protect the plan’s participants and beneficiaries, which were established
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
Investors like labels for the economy and financial markets—many of them with the word “great” in them. The Great Depression. The Great Recession. The Great
As an employer, it is important to understand your new obligations to keep employees safe during COVID-19. The following summarizes federal guidance on employee relations
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. As businesses attempt to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to
We wanted to share with you what we’ve found to be the most comprehensive FAQ in one document. Some of these questions you may recognize
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