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Brueckner sheds light on Wednesday’s surge on Wall St.

A Wall St. sign is displayed near the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 7, 2025. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Brueckner sheds light on Wednesday’s surge on Wall St.

Retirement Intelligence’s Radio Host, Thom Brueckner, made a special visit to WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the economic and market events that occurred on Wednesday, April 9th. Thom shared the numerous positive actions and reactions that transpired throughout the day.

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