Hill & Mitchell Group - Nedra Mitchell, Financial Advisor at LPL Financial

07/25/2023

The accompanying table shows that 98% of investors believe the Fed will raise short-term interest rates from 0.25% to between 5.25% and 5.5% at its July meeting. But after July, the Fed Chair and investors disagreed about what will come next. Most investors believe the Fed will not raise rates again. So who’s correct; the Fed Chair or the investors? The Fed Chair may have more insight into the economy, but investors are positioning portfolios based on their outlook for rates. So both have a lot at stake.

07/07/2023

In Q2, the stock market continued its upward trend, driven by cooling inflation, a potential shift in monetary policy, and growing excitement around artificial intelligence (AI).

Stocks extended their rally in the second quarter, boosted by cooling inflation, the prospect of a shift in monetary policy, and enthusiasm over artificial intelligence.

06/08/2023

With the Federal debt ceiling fight resolved and the potential of further artificial intelligence innovations on the horizon, stocks had a mixed month in May. For more, check out the Monthly Market Insights for June 2023 for a comprehensive overview of stock prices and market trends.

Stock prices were mixed as enthusiasm over the economic potential of artificial intelligence was offset by concerns about the federal debt ceiling.

05/05/2023

Market Update! April saw a tech stock rally despite recession fears and mixed earnings reports. Dow Industrials led with a 2.5% gain, while S&P 500 gained nearly 1.5%, and Nasdaq was flat. In May, the focus is on the Fed's next move, economic data, and bank lending activity. Stay up-to-date with our monthly market report.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 2.48 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.46 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite was flat (+0.04 percent).1

04/07/2023

Investors were forced to navigate a tricky first quarter of 2023, having to contend with corporate earnings, shifting monetary signals, and troubles in the banking sector.

Stocks posted solid gains in the first quarter as investors navigated corporate earnings, shifting monetary signals, and troubles in the banking sector.

03/07/2023

Investors maintained an anxious eye on the Fed over worries it would maintain its tight monetary posture due to ongoing inflation.

Stock prices stumbled in February owing to growing worries that the Fed would maintain its tight monetary posture in the face of continuing inflation.

02/24/2023

AARON HILL & NEDRA MITCHELL, WITH THE HILL &
MITCHELL GROUP, HONORED AS ONE OF LPL
FINANCIAL’S TOP FINANCIAL ADVISORS

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02/07/2023

Investors showed a buying mood in January with stocks rallying due to moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data.

Stocks rallied in January as moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data put investors in a buying mood.

01/06/2023

Stocks ended a volatile fourth quarter with a slight gain, helping to repair some of the damage since the beginning of the year. Read more to dive into the details of how the final quarter of 2022 ended.

Stocks ended a volatile fourth quarter with a slight gain, which helped repair some of the damage since the beginning of the year.

12/07/2022

Stocks surged higher in November on rising optimism that the Fed would slow down future interest rate hikes. Will we see a change in December?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.67 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up 5.38 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 4.38 percent.1

11/04/2022

Stocks posted big gains in October as “old economy” names reported solid earnings while mega-cap techs struggled.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 13.95 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index tacked on 7.99 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite added 3.90 percent.1