Is the Financial Market Becoming a "Global Brain?"
More importantly, could human activity become subjugated to a collectively intelligent artificial organism?
The Investable Implications of Net Neutrality’s Rise and Fall
Do efforts to change the way information flows on the internet present opportunities for investors?
Millennials Outnumber Baby Boomers, But Don’t Count Them Out
While baby boomers and millennials may be separated by decades in age, economic conditions have made them subject to similar...
Record Percentage of S&P 500 Companies Beating Sales Estimates For Q4
As of January 25, companies are also beating revenue estimates by wider margins than average for the fourth quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 25
In aggregate, companies are reporting sales that are 1.1% above estimates, which is also above the five-year average.
Harnessing Technology to Strengthen the Human Element of Wealth Management
While technology is an opportunity, the hallmark of a premium service is still the human touch.
Merger Activity and Value Dips in December 2017
In December 15.8% less was spent on deals compared to November.
Citigroup's Earnings Miss Undoes S&P 500 Earnings Growth in Q4
In aggregate, dollar-level earnings for the S&P 500 decreased by $28.4 billion from January 12-19.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 19
In aggregate, companies are reporting sales that are 0.9% above estimates, which is also above the five-year average.
Amazon and Wal-Mart Trade Blows (and Tactics) In Bid for Retail Crown
From the web to emerging markets, these retail giants leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of market share.
From Investment Grade to High Yield in 80 Basis Points
Currently more than half of total debt outstanding sits between HY and IG.
In 2017 U.S.-Based Investors Divorced Actives, Embraced Passives
In addition, many funds that lost market share nonetheless enjoyed positive flows.
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