Is the Dollar’s Strength the Emerging Markets’ Weakness?
The soaring greenback affects emerging market companies via their dependence on dollar-denominated debt.
Risk Analysis of the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)
One of the most widely known measures of the value of the United States Dollar is the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which has been...
Lessons From the Kraft Heinz-Unilever Merger that Wasn't
Just like that, Kraft Heinz-Unilever became the Keyser Söze of mega-deals, but there are still interesting points to be gathered...
FactSet Earnings Insight - February 17th, 2017
The current forward 12-month P/E ratio of 17.6 is now above the four most recent historical averages.
Financials and Health Care Lead Hedge Fund Purchases in Q4
The top 50 hedge funds bought $3.5 billion worth of stock in the Financials group during the fourth quarter.
Central Banks Maintain Policy Positions for Now
Most policy makers are anxious to return to a more “normal” monetary policy environment.
What Does the Front Office Need from Heads of Performance?
If your performance team can’t talk to the front office, the process will break down, and everyone will suffer.
Valentine’s Day Blossoms Sparkling Stock Prices
A look at two companies that have historically "felt the love" on Valentine's Day.
The Benefits of Active Management and the Shortcomings of Brinson-Fachler Attribution
Unpacking the advantages of the Brinson-Fachler model and understanding how to account for its weaknesses.
Which Potential Trump Policies Have the S&P 500 Talking in Q4?
Tax policy was cited or discussed by the highest number of S&P 500 companies at 85.
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Top Advisors in Activist Situations in 2016
A look at the financial advisors, legal advisors, and proxy solicitors most active in activism for 2016.
Actively Managed ETFs Just Had a Spectacular Month
Inflows to active ETFs reached almost $1 billion in January.
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