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Congratulations to Washington State University for winning the Fred Dickson Memorial Award in our Student Investment Program! WSU achieved the highest portfolio return among 21 participating schools, delivering an impressive total return of 52.8% for the program year. #GoCougs! Our Student Investment Program provides student teams from senior-level investment courses at 21 colleges and universities with $50,000 to invest in the stock market. Each team makes investment decisions with the guidance of a local D.A. Davidson financial advisor, gaining hands-on experience in finance, stock research, and portfolio management. Top-performing teams can earn a check for their college, receiving half of any portfolio gains above 5 percent. D.A. Davidson absorbs any losses. For the just completed program year, 20 schools earned profit share checks totaling a combined $110,642. Learn more about our Student Investment Program here: https://dadvdsn.co/3UDOKeM

Wondering what impact the election will have on banks? D.A. Davidson’s Gary P. Tenner, CFA appeared on CNBC’s “Money Movers” to discuss the post-election outlook for banks and financials, along with other offsetting factors. Watch his analysis here: https://dadvdsn.co/40zuXBe

Election Day is here, bringing high uncertainty. As the nation awaits the results, equity investors remain optimistic, with the S&P 500 up +20.1% YTD despite recent volatility. Interest rates have surged, driven by strong economic data and election dynamics. Historically, post-election periods often see market gains, but investors should stay focused on long-term goals. The Fed is expected to cut rates again this week, aiming to manage inflation and job growth. Read the full Weekly Market Update for more insights.

Wondering how the 2024 market landscape might shape your investment strategy? In our latest video, James Ragan takes a deeper dive and covers key topics like elevated S&P 500 valuations, sector rotation, and the impact of the upcoming presidential election. 🔗 Click to watch our market outlook in under 8 minutes: https://lnkd.in/gDzccANG

Wishing you a safe and festive Halloween from the team at D.A. Davidson. 🎃

We are pleased to announce that Kenneth Kantowitz has joined D.A. Davidson Equity Capital Markets as Director, Investment Banking, on our Capital Advisory Team specializing in Debt Advisory. Ken’s extensive experience will enhance our team’s capabilities. Welcome, Ken! https://dadvdsn.co/4htIVdY

Are you one of the 76% of adults who had planned their Halloween costume a month in advance? This year, 5.8 million will be witches, 3 million vampires, 1.6 million cats, 1.5 million Batman's, and 1.4 million pirates. What are you dressing up as?

On CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime, D.A. Davidson’s Gil Luria explains why Google Cloud's business is outpacing Microsoft Azure. He points out that Google’s use of in-house chips not only boosts performance but also reduces costs, giving them a competitive edge. This discussion sheds light on the future of cloud computing and the ongoing battle among tech giants. ➡ https://dadvdsn.co/3YtpcSC

With the 2024 election just days away, this week is crucial for economic data. The S&P 500 saw a slight dip last week but remains up since the Fed’s recent rate cut. Key reports on jobs, GDP, and inflation will shape the Fed’s next policy decision. Major earnings reports from top companies could also impact market outlook. See below for the most recent weekly market update from our Wealth Management Research team. ⬇

As we near the end of October, we want to remind you that your financial security is our top priority. Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, including romance, fitness, and car warranty scams. Always verify suspicious requests with your financial professional and avoid sharing personal information with unknown contacts. Stay vigilant and check out our latest video for more tips: https://lnkd.in/gDaWbG6Q