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  Stocks rally on Friday as another round of fiscal stimulus clears through Washington D.C. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  We teamed up with Girl Scouts USA to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Spotlighting three successful female Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors, we've provided key lessons to put girls in the driver's seat of their financial future. https://mgstn.ly/2RTLSKq #financialliteracy #GirlScouts
  Stocks rally on Wednesday as earnings, oil and stimulus in focus. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  As children reach high-school and college age, it's essential they get more real-world experience managing money responsibly. Learn how to build good financial behaviors. #financialliteracy
  morganstanley.com Teach your college-age child how to avoid debt pitfalls, control impulse buying and create a clean credit report for life.
  Stocks decline on Tuesday as Technology stocks lag ahead of key earnings reports. Read more in the 1% Move report:
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  With so many unknowns about reopening the economy, investors should probably remain cautious about buying the market. See three key outstanding questions:
  morganstanley.com Stocks have staged a major rebound, but investors probably shouldn't rush to buy the S&P 500 now. The market may have already come back too far, too fast.
  Stocks fall modestly to start the week as oil records historic decline; Read more in the 1% Move report:
  Stocks notch a second consecutive week of gains as optimism returns to Wall Street. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  True financial literacy can be taught at home. This #FinancialLiteracyMonth, take the opportunity to have the conversation with your children about good money habits. We can help. #financialliteracy
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  US stocks lower on Wednesday as economic and earnings data in focus. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  These uncertain times are a reminder of what's truly important to us: our families and their future. These ideas can help you put your children and grandchildren on a path to financial literacy and stability.
  morganstanley.com Raising the next generation of children to be financially literate means equipping them with the knowledge they'll need to make smart financial choices throughout their lives. Whether you're a parent, guardian or grandparent, here's how you can do it.
  S&P 500 posts modest decline following last week's surge as earnings season set to begin; Read more in the 1% Move report:
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  Learn why you should work with an advisor who's able to assess your whole balance sheet when making decisions about retirement income strategy.
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  Market volatility can be unsettling, but it shouldn't force you to overreact. We can help you analyze the risk in your portfolio and model changes to help keep your goals on track. Learn more.
  In a holiday-shortened week S&P 500 records biggest weekly rally since 1974. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 9, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks rallied on Thursday as the S&P 500 gained 1.5% to close at 2,790. With the rally, the index is now down 13.7% year to date and has corrected 17.6% from the February 19 all-time high. With Thursday's rally, the S&P 500 end...
  Stocks rally as potential glimmers of hope emerge in COVID-19 data. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 8, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday as the S&P 500 gained 3.4% to close at 2,750. With the rally, the index is now down 14.9% year to date and has corrected 18.8% from the February 19 all-time high. With Wednesday's rally, the S...
  The market sell-off seems to have created investing opportunities in some hard hit areas. See two to consider and one to avoid:
  morganstanley.com While the world suffers through this health crisis, investors shouldn't let fear and uncertainty distract them from identifying potential opportunities that may emerge in the future.
  Strong start to the week for US stocks as S&P 500 rallies to highest level since mid-March. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 6, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks rallied sharply on Monday, as the S&P 500 gained 7.0% to close at 2,664. With the rally, the index is now down 17.6% year to date and has corrected 21.4% from the February 19 all-time high. A weekend without any major negat...
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  morganstanley.com While Morgan Stanley takes great care to secure our clients information, you also have an important role to play.
  Stocks fall and oil prices spike in mixed trading Friday. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 3, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks fell on Friday, as the S&P 500 declined 1.6% to close at 2,489. With the sell-off, the index is now down 23% year to date and has corrected 26.5% from the February 19 all-time high. There were a number of headlines for mark...
  US stocks rally with oil markets and employment data in focus. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 2, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks rallied on Thursday, as the S&P 500 closed up 2.3% at 2,527. With the sell-off, the index is now down 21.8% year to date and has corrected 25.4% from the February 19 all-time high. Thursday's rally comes as markets digest...
  We've been getting more bullish the past few weeks even though the economy and earnings are quite likely to get worse. See why in On the Markets:
  Stocks slide to start April giving back some of the prior week's gains. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  morganstanley.com Wealth Management — April 1, 2020 What Happened in the Markets? US stocks fell sharply Wednesday as the S&P 500 closed down 4.4% at 2,471. With the sell-off, the index is now down 23.5% year to date and has corrected 27% from the February 19 all-time high. Wednesday's sell-off came on little .....
  S&P 500 trades modestly lower on Tuesday as stocks wrap up worst quarter since 4Q08. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  In the new environment, stock market leadership may shift from the consumer-facing tech giants that dominated markets in the last cycle to sectors like healthcare, financials and industrials. Here's why:
  morganstanley.com This downturn is different from others in our lifetimes, but making investing decisions based on informed forecasts for the economy and earnings should still work well.
  If you're willing to sell your home or borrow against it to support your retirement income, it can dramatically change your retirement outlook. Learn more.
  US stocks build on last week's momentum as S&P 500 rallies sharply on Monday. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  Though stocks declined on Friday the S&P 500 still posted its strongest week since March 2009. Read more in the 1% Move report:
  US stocks rally for a third straight session as stimulus bill clears Senate; read more in the 1% Move report:
  Stocks surged on Tuesday as Congress is reportedly close to agreeing on a $2 trillion fiscal stimulus package; read more in the 1% Move report:
  Tax Day is now July 15, but why wait until then to ensure you have the appropriate tax efficient investment plan in place? Give me a call to discuss.
  morganstanley.com Tax planning is important. Explore our Tax Solutions & Services hub to see how you can incorporate tax efficient strategies into your wealth plan.
  Emotions can be our enemy when it comes to investing. Selling during market dips can lead to costly mistakes. Read more
  With policymakers taking action, we have reason to be hopeful that the worst economic damage can be confined to the second quarter, setting the stage for a healthy rebound into 2021. Read more:
  morganstanley.com Markets are moving fast and mostly in the wrong direction. Here are my answers to clients' key questions about their portfolios.
  Stocks decline to start the week as all eyes remain on Washington for a fiscal stimulus package; read more in the 1% Move report:
  In turbulent times, it helps to have a professional in your corner. See how advice matters.
  morganstanley.com Going it alone can be difficult. Learn how a professional can work with you to build a wealth plan that helps you reach your goals.
  S&P 500 falls 4.3% Friday closing out the worst week since October 2008; read more in the 1% Move report:
  As news continues to evolve around the COVID-19 virus, it is essential to remain vigilant. Here are some tips to prevent becoming a victim of a scam:
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  Stocks give back nearly all of Tuesday's gains as the S&P 500 falls 5.2% Wednesday; read more in the 1% Move report:
  Stocks bounce back Tuesday as hope for fiscal stimulus emerges; read more in the 1% Move report:
  Markets are likely to be choppy for the next three to six months, but investors should consider gradually adding equities. See four reasons why:
  morganstanley.com The S&P 500 very rapidly entered bear market territory and may now reflect most of the recent economic bad news.