Indicators Point to Fed Rate Hike Ahead of September Meeting
We have seen seven increases in the fed funds rate since December 2015, bringing the target rate range to 1.75-2.0%.
Are Fewer Companies Issuing Quarterly EPS Guidance Since Comments from Buffett and Dimon?
As of today, 98 S&P 500 companies have issued EPS guidance for the third quarter.
Highest Percentage of Negative EPS Preannouncements for S&P 500 Since Q1 2016
The term “guidance” (or “preannouncement”) is defined as a projection or estimate for EPS provided by a company in advance of the...
Could a Quality Tilt On An Equal-Weighted Benchmark Protect Investors from the FAANGs?
What can investors do to capture the upside offered by FAANG while hedging against potential downturns?
Back to School Retail: Who Makes the Grade in 2018?
With much of the “back-to-school” shopping now finished, which retailers in the S&P 500 are expected to be the top performers in...
Insurance Industry and Financials Sector Earnings at Risk Again Due to Hurricane Florence
From a corporate earnings perspective, what sectors or industries in the S&P 500 are likely to see a negative impact from the...
Hurricane Florence: Bracing for Impact
As the east coast of the United States braces for landfall, in the Carolinas, residents and observers alike are hoping that 2018...
The Summer of Attribution Part Five: Multi-Asset Attribution
Let's close out the summer with attribution for balanced portfolios, where new decisions come into play.
Car Companies Face Liquidity Risks Due to Rising Auto Loan Delinquencies
One way in which automotive companies have boosted sales is through increased debt financing with questionable credit underwriting
Stress Testing the Global Impacts of a U.S.-China Trade War
What happens if the trade war continues to intensify and how will this impact my portfolio?
Record-High Percentage of S&P 500 Companies Beat EPS Estimates for Q2
During the past year, 75% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported EPS above the mean estimate on average.
Gas pipeline costs are higher, due to rising material and labor costs, as well as larger regulatory legal bills.
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