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July 24, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Oil Crosses $100 as the War Finds a Second Sea. Tesla and Alphabet Rattle the Megacaps.

July 24, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Oil Crosses $100 as the War Finds a Second Sea. Tesla and Alphabet Rattle the Megacaps.

The July 24, 2026 Market Recap saw investors navigate rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, major corporate earnings, and renewed questions surrounding Federal Reserve policy. The conflict expanded to the Red Sea as Houthi militants declared a maritime embargo and attacked…

July 17, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Inflation Finally Cools, the Banks Deliver, and the AI Trade Cracks.

July 17, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Inflation Finally Cools, the Banks Deliver, and the AI Trade Cracks.

The July 17, 2026 Market Recap written by Matthew Rice, CFA, CAIA, Chief Investment Officer at Goldstone Financial Group, reflected a week shaped by several closely watched economic developments, including new inflation data, the start of second-quarter earnings season, and…

July 10, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: The Ceasefire Breaks. The Market Doesn’t. A Record Listing Opens Earnings Season.

July 10, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: The Ceasefire Breaks. The Market Doesn’t. A Record Listing Opens Earnings Season.

The peace between Washington and Tehran came apart this week: Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States answered with strikes on roughly 80 targets, and oil jumped 5%. Equities climbed anyway behind a powerful…

Illinois Retirees: What to Know About the SALT Deduction

Illinois Retirees: What to Know About the SALT Deduction

For nearly a decade, most retirees didn’t have to think twice about how they filed their taxes. The standard deduction became the default choice after the SALT deduction was capped at $10,000 in 2018, making itemizing far less beneficial for…

The Complete Guide to Retirement Planning in Illinois
Learn Effective Techniques for Achieving Financial Success through Income Planning

Learn Effective Techniques for Achieving Financial Success through Income Planning

To achieve financial success, you need a clear plan, especially for your retirement and future plans. Income planning is an important part of financial planning. A good retirement plan requires knowing the types of retirement plans to manage your income…

Master Investment Planning: Secrets to Success

Master Investment Planning: Secrets to Success

Investment planning is very important for your financial future. Figuring out how much money you will need for a comfortable life after you stop working can be overwhelming. A retirement calculator can really help. It shows you details about your…

Safeguard Your Wealth: Expert Tips on Asset Protection

Safeguard Your Wealth: Expert Tips on Asset Protection

Asset protection planning is very important for keeping your wealth safe and making sure you have financial security, especially when considering your estate plan. It’s crucial to understand the basics of asset protection to protect your assets from legal issues….

Retirement Calculator: Plan Your Financial Future

Retirement Calculator: Plan Your Financial Future

Retirement planning is very important for your financial future. Figuring out how much money you will need for a comfortable life after you stop working can be overwhelming. A retirement calculator can really help. It shows you details about your…

Effective Estate Planning: Secure Your Legacy Today

Effective Estate Planning: Secure Your Legacy Today

Estate planning is very important for your financial future and making sure your wishes are respected. It means putting together a clear plan that shows how your things will be taken care of and shared when you’re gone. This legal…

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