Insight's Best Read Stories of 2019
A selection of our best performing stories from 2019!
Where Are Analysts Most Optimistic on Ratings for S&P 500 Companies for 2020?
Analysts are most optimistic on the Energy, Health Care, and Communication Services sectors in 2020.
S&P 500 Earnings Preview: CY 2020
The estimated (year-over-year) earnings growth rate for CY 2020 is 9.6%, with five sectors predicted to report double-digit...
Five Economic Charts to Watch: United States
As we come to the end of 2019, what economic charts describe the U.S. economy?
Industry Analysts Predict the S&P 500 Will Close Above 3400 in CY 2020
Industry analysts in aggregate predict the S&P 500 will see a 7.5% increase in price over the next twelve months.
Investing in Chinese State-Owned Enterprises
It is important to consider the impact of state vs. private ownership on risk and return when investing in China.
Convertible Bonds and the Term Structure of Volatility
The aim of any convertible bond (CB) model should be to capture the hybrid nature of the risk. Pricing models generally split the...
S&P 500 Earnings Preview: CY 2019
S&P 500 earnings growth for CY 2019 is projected to be the slowest annual growth for the index since CY 2015 (-0.6%).
Adding Value To Fixed Income With An EMS
The application of an enhanced execution management system is the next logical step in the evolution of the fixed income trading...
Will the S&P 500 Report Record-High EPS in 2020?
On average, industry analysts have overestimated the final EPS number by 6.9% one year in advance.
Regulatory Update: December 2019
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