Why the Nordics Continued to Rule European IPOs in 2020
While the Nordic countries account for a rather small share of Europe's population and GDP, they represent a significant share of...
Where Are Analysts Most Optimistic on Ratings for S&P 500 Companies for 2021?
In terms of their ratings on stocks in the S&P 500, analysts are most optimistic on the Energy, Health Care, and Information...
S&P 500 CY 2021 Earnings Preview: Largest YoY Earnings Growth Since 2010
Following declines in both overall earnings and revenues in 2020, the S&P 500 is projected to see rebounds in both measures in...
Regulatory Update: December 2020
Regulatory stories dominating the conversation in December 2020.
Exchange Traded Funds in the General Accounts of Insurance Companies
Against a background of heightened volatility in fixed-income markets in 2020, the insurance industry has seen renewed interest...
A Simple Framework for Selecting and Integrating ESG Data
Investment firms face the challenge of determining which sources of ESG information best align with their investment approach and...
Do Industry Analysts Predict the S&P 500 Will Close Above 4,000 in 2021?
Industry analysts predict that the S&P 500 will close at or above 4000 at the end of 2021; however, analysts have historically...
S&P 500 CY 2020 Earnings Preview: Largest Year-Over-Year Earnings Decline Since 2008
The estimated (y/y) earnings decline for the S&P 500 for CY 2020 is -13.7% due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on a number of...
Seven Things to Look for from Your Benchmark Provider
These tips can help you make the right choice when seeking a benchmark solution, even in the face of unprecedented industry...
Sector Watch: How Preliminary Earnings Have Evolved in 2020
Our analysis shows that April marked the spike in preliminary earnings announcements from firms around the world.
Solving the Sentiment Data Challenge
As vendors typically only supply sentiment data from one type of source, it’s important to understand the merits of each, the...
Record-High Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “ESG” on Earnings Calls in Q3
79 S&P 500 companies cited the term “ESG” during their Q3 earnings calls, the highest number of companies going back at least...
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