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Market Week: May 18, 2020
Stocks opened the week with mixed returns. The S&P 500 stayed level, the Dow fell by almost half a point, and the Nasdaq finished the day up three-quarters of a percent.
Coronavirus Affects Federal, State, and Local Deadlines
Federal, state, and local governments have extended a number of deadlines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bumpy Road to the Market’s Long-Term Average
It’s important to remember that returns in any given year may be sky-high, extremely poor, or somewhere in between.
Too Much Oil with Nowhere to Go
The dramatic plunge below zero highlighted a fundamental problem for the oil industry in the face of evaporating demand due to COVID-19.
Market Week: May 11, 2020
Investors continue to move toward stocks despite unfavorable economic data.
Market Week: May 4, 2020
Investors were guardedly optimistic last Monday as several countries and some states began to reopen their economies.
Small Businesses Eligible for Numerous Relief Programs During COVID-19 Crisis
Congress has passed several pieces of legislation with provisions to help small businesses shore up their coffers and keep employees on the payroll.
Special Markets Update 2020 #7 - April 24, 2020
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Market Week: April 27, 2020
The week started with stock indexes falling sharply on the heels of an historic plunge of crude oil into negative territory.
Long-Term Investors, Don’t Let a Recession Faze You
Data covering the past century’s 15 US recessions show that investors tended to be rewarded for sticking with stocks.
Giving Guidance for Coronavirus
Fidelity Charitable has developed Giving Guidance for Coronavirus, with resources designed to help you identify effective ways to make a difference.
Market Week: April 20, 2020
Last weekend, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other major oil-producing countries agreed to slash production as oil prices had fallen about 50% from their January peak.
Scammers on the Rise
Fidelity is recording an increase in fraudulent money requests taking form in wire fraud, identity theft, and email scams.
CARES Act: Retirement Plan Relief Provisions
The CARES Act includes provisions for retirement plan relief for individuals under federal tax law.
Special Markets Update 2020 #6 - April 10, 2020
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Market Week: April 13, 2020
The week started out with a bang as stocks soared in value on Monday with each of the benchmark indexes posting sizable gains.
Q1 Market Review
This Q1 Market Review features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter.
Government Acts to Blunt Financial Impact of Global Pandemic
With lives and livelihoods at risk, the Federal Reserve, state governments, and the federal government have responded with a full slate of emergency measures.
Coping with Market Volatility: Continuing to Invest May Help You Stay on Course
In the current market environment, the value of your holdings may be fluctuating widely — and it's natural to feel tentative about further investment.
Special Markets Update 2020 #5 - April 3, 2020
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