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Darren Bagwell, the Thrivent Chief Equity Strategist, recently passed away after battling a long-term medical condition. Darren was respected as a daring investment professional who pushed us all to deliver the best possible returns for our investors. Even as his illness persisted over the past few months, he elected the most aggressive treatment course. He refused to give up or give in.

Darren Bagwell, the Thrivent Chief Equity Strategist, recently passed away after battling a long-term medical condition. Darren was respected as a daring investment professional who pushed us all to deliver the best possible returns for our investors. Even as his illness persisted over the past few months, he elected the most aggressive treatment course. He refused to give up or give in.

The U.S. economy experienced its biggest drop in history in the 2nd quarter as gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 32.9% amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Unemployment began to decline from historically high levels in July, although nearly 4 million Americans filed new claims for unemployment in the final two weeks of July.

The U.S. economy experienced its biggest drop in history in the 2nd quarter as gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 32.9% amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Unemployment began to decline from historically high levels in July, although nearly 4 million Americans filed new claims for unemployment in the final two weeks of July.

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

By seeking out the stocks and bonds that represent good values, we’re working to see that capital is allocated efficiently and goes to those companies that can make the best use of it.

By seeking out the stocks and bonds that represent good values, we’re working to see that capital is allocated efficiently and goes to those companies that can make the best use of it.

Over the past three months, the financial markets have staged a stunning recovery despite the economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past three months, the financial markets have staged a stunning recovery despite the economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic continued with no end in sight, the stock market staged a remarkable rebound in the 2nd quarter, as the S&P 500® climbed about 20% for the three-month period.

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic continued with no end in sight, the stock market staged a remarkable rebound in the 2nd quarter, as the S&P 500® climbed about 20% for the three-month period.

As the cost of higher education rises, many parents find themselves in the difficult position of choosing between saving for their children’s education and investing for their own retirement. retirement savings.

As the cost of higher education rises, many parents find themselves in the difficult position of choosing between saving for their children’s education and investing for their own retirement. retirement savings.

A listing of all articles and market perspectives on the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy.

A listing of all articles and market perspectives on the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy.

Last week the equity market showed its first signs of faltering since the sharp rally in risk assets began at the end of March. However, it has been an amazing recovery given how “sick” the global markets appeared after global quarantine measures were put in place.

Last week the equity market showed its first signs of faltering since the sharp rally in risk assets began at the end of March. However, it has been an amazing recovery given how “sick” the global markets appeared after global quarantine measures were put in place.

With businesses across the U.S. beginning to reopen their doors, the stock market continued to rally in May, ending the month up more than 35% from its low for the year. The S&P 500® closed May at 3,044.31, which was 36.06% above its March 23 closing level of 2,237.40.

With businesses across the U.S. beginning to reopen their doors, the stock market continued to rally in May, ending the month up more than 35% from its low for the year. The S&P 500® closed May at 3,044.31, which was 36.06% above its March 23 closing level of 2,237.40.

Many churches have found ways to continue to connect with their followers and serve their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of social-distancing challenges that prevent congregating in person. In some cases, churches are even finding that reaching out in new and virtual ways is expanding their outreach in positive ways.

Many churches have found ways to continue to connect with their followers and serve their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of social-distancing challenges that prevent congregating in person. In some cases, churches are even finding that reaching out in new and virtual ways is expanding their outreach in positive ways.

Like carmakers and fashion designers, mutual fund companies offer their products in a wide variety of styles to meet the varying needs of investors. When deciding which mutual fund or funds would be best for you, it’s important to learn about all of the types of funds available.

Like carmakers and fashion designers, mutual fund companies offer their products in a wide variety of styles to meet the varying needs of investors. When deciding which mutual fund or funds would be best for you, it’s important to learn about all of the types of funds available.

Banking on hopes that the economy will ultimately make a strong recovery, the stock market staged a robust rebound in April, with the S&P 500® surging 12.68% for the month.

Banking on hopes that the economy will ultimately make a strong recovery, the stock market staged a robust rebound in April, with the S&P 500® surging 12.68% for the month.

Managing your finances when you’re fresh out of college can be intimidating—and the situation is tougher than it used to be.

Managing your finances when you’re fresh out of college can be intimidating—and the situation is tougher than it used to be.

There’s a lot going on for new college graduates. They may be moving into a new place, starting a new job, and pocketing a real paycheck for the first time—in addition to dealing with all the subsequent bills that come with post-college life.

There’s a lot going on for new college graduates. They may be moving into a new place, starting a new job, and pocketing a real paycheck for the first time—in addition to dealing with all the subsequent bills that come with post-college life.

As the economy quakes in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, stock market investors are bracing for an extended period of volatility. Could this be the time to consider actively-managed funds?

As the economy quakes in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, stock market investors are bracing for an extended period of volatility. Could this be the time to consider actively-managed funds?