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May 2023 Market Update: Big tech earnings growth drives market gains

Stocks held their own the past month, with the tech area leading the way, GDP slipped for the third straight quarter, and Fed rate hikes continued to rattle the banking industry. Get an overview of all key market and economic highlights in this month's Market Update.

Despite ongoing economic headwinds, the stock market remained resilient in April, with a handful of tech giants leading the way. Microsoft, Google, and Meta...

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It’s another win for Thrivent! Our asset management team earned two Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards (U.S.) in 2023 for our Small Cap Stock Fund (TSCSX) and Mid Cap Stock Fund (TMSIX). Learn more: https://bit.ly/42PzAFW

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It’s another win for Thrivent! Our asset management team earned two Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards (U.S.) in 2023 for our Small Cap Stock Fund (TSCSX) and Mid Cap Stock Fund (TMSIX). Learn more: https://bit.ly/42PzAFW

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Eligible Thrivent clients: You still have time to direct 2022 Choice Dollars®️ by March 31. This is a great opportunity to recommend where some of Thrivent’s charitable outreach funds go! To direct your Choice Dollars®️, log into your account here: https://bit.ly/3zbSZmF

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Eligible Thrivent clients: You still have time to direct 2022 Choice Dollars®️ by March 31. This is a great opportunity to recommend where some of Thrivent’s charitable outreach funds go! To direct your Choice Dollars®️, log into your account here: https://bit.ly/3zbSZmF

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Interest rates & liquidity challenges drive collapse of two regional banks

The recent failure of two regional banks made headlines and contributed to some market turmoil. Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe shares insight into the factors behind the collapse, and what markets are watching for moving forward.

Steve Lowe, Chief Investment Strategist at Thrivent, shares insights on the recent collapse of two regional banks.

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Planning a vacation can be more exciting than budgeting for one. Here are some helpful tips for building a vacation budget to get you started: bit.ly/3Z1LJFi

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Planning a vacation can be more exciting than budgeting for one. Here are some helpful tips for building a vacation budget to get you started: bit.ly/3Z1LJFi

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Wishing you a holy and reflective Ash Wednesday. “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” –Genesis 2:7

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Wishing you a holy and reflective Ash Wednesday. “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” –Genesis 2:7

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Bring your retirement into focus

True, you can't control how markets behave. But don't let that stop you from taking charge of your retirement savings strategy. Explore opportunities to help keep your retirement goals within reach.

Take charge of the things you can control—like a retirement savings strategy that supports your big-picture goals.

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February 2023 Market Update: Economy remains resilient despite Fed rate hikes

Despite the Fed's best efforts at slowing down the economy, economic growth continued in the 4th quarter, and the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in more than half a century in January. For a rundown of all key market developments, check out the February Market Update.

It's the economy that just won’t die. Even after a series of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed) totaling 4.25% over the past 12 months, along with other...

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9 myths about disability insurance

Not sure if disability income insurance is something you need? Check out these 9 myths that may change your mind.

If you relied on an app to automatically transfer money to your checking or savings account, would you protect it? Most of us would do what we could to ensure...

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2023 Market Outlook: A challenging 2022 ushers in a changed 2023 environment

As 2023 comes into focus, some major themes and trends of 2022 are persisting, some have reversed, and some new trends are emerging. Read Thrivent's 2023 Market Outlook for an in-depth commentary.

As 2023 comes into focus, some major themes and trends of 2022 are persisting, some have reversed, and some new trends are emerging.

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