Earnings Season Update, July 19, 2019
During the upcoming week, 144 S&P 500 companies (including 10 Dow 30 components) are scheduled to report results for the second...
S&P 500 Reporting Year-Over-Year Decline in Net Profit Margin for Second Straight Quarter
For the second quarter, the S&P 500 is reporting a year-over-year decline in earnings of -1.9%, but year-over-year growth in...
Incorporating ESG Momentum Into an Investment Strategy
Aside from the positive public perception of ESG investing, a growing body of academic research suggests that ESG leaders...
Answering the Digital Needs of Both Asset Managers and Wealth Managers
There is increased demand from the financial services industry to efficiently and effectively engage and communicate with clients.
More Than Half of S&P 500 Companies Citing Negative Impact of FX on Q2 Earnings Calls
Have companies discussed specific factors that had a negative impact on earnings or revenues in the second quarter?
Analysts Made Smaller Cuts than Average to S&P 500 EPS Estimates for Q2
How significant is a 2.6% decline in the bottom-up EPS estimate during a quarter? How does this decrease compare to recent...
15 Takeaways on the ESG Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
ESG investing now represents $12 trillion in assets under management and is growing 20% year-over-year in the U.S.
The Growing Crisis at Eskom Holdings Drags Down the South African Economy
Problems at Eskom Holdings, South Africa's only power utility, are having adverse impacts on the overall economy.
How CTOs Should Frame the Digital Conversation with Advisors
Forward-thinking executives are investing in digital tools, insight, and innovation to empower staff to engage with high net...
Decomposing Environmental Impacts By Sector
In this article, the components of environmental impact are decomposed into the following as defined by TruCost: Greenhouse Gas...
Evaluating Companies With Strong Protections for LGBTQ Employees
Companies are increasingly realizing that establishing supportive LGBTQ policies makes good business sense.
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