S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 7, 2025
At this stage of the fourth quarter earnings season, S&P 500 companies are reporting strong results relative to expectations.
A Granular Approach to Alpha Signal Selection and Optimization
In this article we explore the benefits of more granular (bottom-up style) analysis in the research and generation of alpha...
Trans Mountain Expansion Affects Seaborne Crude, Other Pipes
In May 2024, the long-awaited Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) was put into service, allowing for more seaborne crude to...
U.S. Unemployment Rate Is Projected To Be 4.1% For January 2025
The median estimate for the unemployment rate for the month of January 2025 is 4.1%.
Podcast: S&P 500 Midseason Earnings Update
John Butters discusses S&P 500 midseason earnings growth rates, sector performance, and highlights among the Magnificent...
Market Is Rewarding Positive EPS Surprises More Than Average for Q4
To date, 36% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported earnings for the fourth quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 31, 2025
At this stage of the fourth quarter earnings season, S&P 500 companies are reporting mixed results relative to expectations.
Historical Lessons: How New Tariffs Could Affect Financial Markets
With the possibility of new tariffs, we take a closer look into the possible response of the financial markets and the values of...
Electric Utility Sector: Balancing AI-Driven Growth and Carbon Emission Challenges
The increasing energy demand driven by AI and data centers further strengthens the outlook for electricity utility companies.
2025 Outlook for Carbon Capture and Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project Development
The last of our 2025 Energy Outlook Insights reflects on key themes in the carbon capture and low-carbon hydrogen space in 2024...
S&P 500 Sector Earnings Previews for Q4 2024: Energy and Utilities
The Energy sector will be a focus for the market this week, as Exxon Mobil and Chevron are scheduled to report earnings on...
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