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Access PDF Here. Headlines From Last Month US stocks Driven by robust earnings momentum among mega-cap tech companies, US stocks finished higher last month, though a flare-up in Middle East conflicts capped gains by introducing late-month downward pressure.  The Nikkei rose 3.03% last month, now up 31.73% for the year.  Federal Reserve:  Iran: Tariffs:  The […]

Access PDF Here Headlines from Last Month: US stocks were again mixed with value stocks rising and growth/tech stocks declining:  The Nikkei dropped -8.14% last month, now up 27.86%for the year.  Federal Reserve:  Iran: The price of Oil (WTI spot) dropped -20.48% last month, but is still up over 21% in 2026, closing the month […]

Access PDF Here Headlines from Last Month: US stocks were mixed in June with value stocks rising and growth/tech stocks declining: The Nikkei gained another 5.63% last month, peaking above 72,350 on June 22nd. It is now up 39.18% for the year. Federal Reserve: Iran: The price of Oil (WTI spot) dropped -20.48% last month, […]

Access PDF Here Headlines From Last Month: US Equities: US Fixed Income – Yields continued to rise last month: Regards, Mike & Steve DISCLOSURE: All data is as of previous month-end (May 31st, 2026).  Sources include www.cnbc.com (i), https://www.cnn.com/business (ii), https://finance.yahoo.com (iii), other public websites, Hightower Advisors, LLC (iv), FactSet (v), Barron’s (vi) and www.spglobal.com […]

Access PDF Here Headlines From Last Month: US Equities: US Fixed Income – Yields rose slightly in April: Regards, Mike & Steve DISCLOSURE: All data is as of previous month-end (April 30th, 2026).  Sources include www.cnbc.com (i), https://www.cnn.com/business (ii), https://finance.yahoo.com (iii), other public websites, Hightower Advisors, LLC (iv), FactSet (v), Barron’s (vi) and www.spglobal.com (vii)

Access PDF Here Headlines From Last Month: US Equities: US Fixed Income – Yields increased across the board in March: Regards, Mike & Steve DISCLOSURE: All data is as of previous month-end (March 31st, 2026).  Sources include www.cnbc.com (i), https://www.cnn.com/business (ii), https://finance.yahoo.com (iii), other public websites, Hightower Advisors, LLC (iv), FactSet (v), Barron’s (vi) and […]