S&P 500 Sees Double-Digit Earnings Growth for Second Straight Quarter
This could mark the first time the index has seen two consecutive quarters of (year-over-year) double-digit earnings growth since...
Fewer S&P 500 Companies Discussing “Trump” on Earnings Calls for Q2
Taxes were the most common policy to be mentioned, but at a 84% decline relative to the number of companies citing tax policy...
Wealth Managers and the Role of Data in a Post-Truth World
How skepticism and data literacy are changing wealth management expectations.
For ESG in Fixed Income, Proof Is in the Pudding
As interest in passive and smart beta fixed income funds continues to increase, ESG provides a way to differentiate from other...
Record Number of S&P 500 Companies Beating Sales Estimates for Q2
Companies are also beating revenue estimates by wider margins than average for the second quarter.
S&P 500 Q2 Earnings Season Update: July 28
More companies (73%) are reporting actual EPS above estimates compared to the five-year average.
ESG in Fixed Income: The Potential for Outperformance
Accepting the potential role of ESG in fixed income AUM growth, does integration of ESG data provide potential for outperformance?
June Merger Activity Slower than in 2016, Spending Up
The Distribution Services, Transportation, and Miscellaneous sectors saw the largest deal increases.
Energy Sector Earnings Expectations Continue to Plunge
The earnings growth rate for the Energy sector has fallen to 332.1% today from 390.5% on June 30.
S&P 500 Q2 Earnings Season Update: July 21
More companies (73%) are reporting actual EPS above estimates compared to the 5-year average.
Beware of Rising DSO at Enterprise Software and IT Services Companies
Using these methods, investors can better identify which warning signs are actually important and actionable.
Boats, Quotes, and Automobiles: Alternative Data for Municipal Bond Investors
Using alternative data for a better overview of the marketplace.
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