Smaller Cuts than Average to S&P 500 EPS Estimates for Q4 to Date
During the month of October, analysts lowered earnings estimates for companies in the S&P 500 for the fourth quarter by 1.1%.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: November 2, 2018
For the third quarter to date, S&P 500 companies are outperforming recent averages in terms of the number of companies reporting...
The shortcomings of LIBOR were not initially apparent, however, throughout its lifetime, they have arisen.
Demanding Charity: ESG Activism Campaigns On the Rise
Over the past five years, activist campaigns with a social, environmental, or political governance demand have risen steadily.
S&P 500 Companies See Worst Price Reaction to Positive EPS Surprises since 2nd Quarter 2011
Companies in the S&P 500 that reported positive earnings surprises for Q3 have seen a decrease in price of 1.5% on average.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: October 26, 2018
Eight sectors are reporting double-digit earnings growth, led by the Energy, Financials, Communication Services, and Materials...
Using Non-Optimized ESG Data and Metrics to Identify and Assess Investment and Portfolio Risks
By integrating quantifiable and comparable ESG risk metrics into existing models, investors can run portfolio simulation to...
Technology for the Portfolio Lifecycle
Buy-side technology continues to evolve, but solutions offering different pieces of the portfolio lifecycle form a patchwork...
The politic message is stark: the EU will protect its market vigorously and will take all steps necessary to remain competitive...
Investigating Freeze-offs: The Cold Hard Truth
As natural gas production increases in states vulnerable to freeze-offs, we could see increased market impacts in the colder...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: October 19, 2018
In aggregate, companies are reporting sales that are 0.5% above estimates, which is below the five-year average.
Trading ETFs: Getting a Fair Price
The ETF arbitrage mechanism is strong and functional, because it incentivizes ETF market makers to keep ETF prices close to...
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