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Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

U.S. equities were mixed for the week, even as the S&P 500 briefly surpassed 7,000 intraday. Precious metals sold off sharply on Friday, with gold down more than 10% and silver falling over 30%, following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the...

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Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/23/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities declined overall during the holiday-shortened week, though markets recovered much of the losses by week’s end. The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since October after...

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Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/16/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities were mixed last week as earnings season kicked off with several big banks reporting fourth-quarter results. Expected earnings growth for Q4 2025 was lowered to 8.2% and if realized, the...

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Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/9/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities rose last week, overcoming heightened geopolitical tensions as most major indices closed at record highs. With an estimated 8.3% growth rate for Q4 2025, the S&P 500 is on track to...

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What to Know About Required Minimum Distributions

What to Know About Required Minimum Distributions

By Patrick Meyer Some days it feels like there are only two kinds of people in the world: those already taking Required Minimum Distributions—and those who will be before they know it. Here at American Trust Wealth, we are winding down Required Minimum Distribution...

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Financial Literacy for Kids: Why Starting Early Matters

Financial Literacy for Kids: Why Starting Early Matters

By Andrew Mason, CFP®, AIF®   When families come to us at American Trust Wealth, they are often thinking about retirement, building wealth or leaving a legacy. Our individual investor services cover everything from retirement planning to investment management,...

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