The stock market turned on a dime yesterday and wowed investors to the upside. This was well after arotation was well underway. It is to be believed or simply the results of second string traders on a late summer Friday?

The financial markets held strong against tariff headwinds throughout the month of August, with the S&P 500 reaching its 20th all-time high this year. Small-cap equities led the way in overall growth. Read the details in our monthly market report: raymondjamesconnect.com/tqsN-h

Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Sad day for our country, we lose a great friend. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

The Federal Reserve cut the short term “bank lending rate” yet the bond market raised rates. What does this tell us? The bond ghouls will try to keep markets in check. Keep your guard up for signs of weakness while you enjoy the gains of the equity markets. #Collinsandkrank

What a great debut for Carson Wentz starting at Minnesota. Any this Defense! WOW! #Vikings #CollinsandKrank

With the full effects of tariffs still yet to be felt thanks to corporations frontloading their impact on prices, the market marched onward with strength, led by small-cap stocks thanks to newly pivoted Federal Reserve policy. Read the details in our month raymondjamesconnect.com/t4Vgk9

Enjoying the government shutdown? While the squeaking heads on TV lament the lack of BLS data to talk about and get people all riled up I prefer the peace and quiet. The data we actually need is there if you know where to look.

UKnow we were going to find a way 🇬🇧

Seems to me that there are an awful lot of stocks starting to point the wrong direction.

Incredible work

It’s not just about cars. This is the type of thing that makes Tesla and Musk so compelling. #

Yes, this. Collins and Krank

Great advice

An interest rate cut, better-than-expected inflation and some release of trade tension helped the equity market continue its climb through October. Check out the latest monthly recap. raymondjamesconnect.com/t2QU-7

Smart take on Bitcoin.

Happy Sunday

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Despite a mid-month pullback of 5% for the major US equity indexes, their first in over six months, a late rally tied to increased expectations for a December interest rate cut helped them finish November with positive performance. Check out the monthly re raymondjamesconnect.com/tG3x0w