Equity Attribution and the Delicate Art of Interaction
Productive and meaningful interaction between the fund manager and performance team is not just important, it’s an art.
2016’s Biggest Trends, Surprises, and Impacts
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Energy Improves, Industrials Sink S&P 500 Q4 Earnings Growth
The Energy sector is projected to report an earnings decline of only -0.6% for Q4, up from -1.3% at the start of the quarter.
2016 Surprises, 2017 Predictions for M&A
We review the biggest M&A surprises of the year and predict the M&A trends of 2017.
Pairs Trading: Using Structured News to Reduce Divergence Risk
Pairs trading has become one of the most popular statistical arbitrage strategies. Can news data help improve its performance?
M&A Activity in the Aftermath of U.S. Elections
We compare the last five election cycles to see if there is any insight into what we can expect for mergers and acquisitions in...
Are Analysts Optimistic about Retail Earnings This Black Friday?
Four sub-industries have recorded an increase in expected earnings growth since the start of the quarter.
Buyback Quarterly: Q2 2016 by the Numbers [Infographic]
A look at the trends that defined share buybacks in Q2 2016.
Did DJIA Companies Report Higher Non-GAAP EPS in Q3?
With the final DJIA components reporting results this week, how did companies in the DJIA perform in Europe in terms of sales?
Consumer Staples Lead Hedge Fund Purchases in Q3
The 50 largest hedge funds increased their equity exposure by 2.9% in Q3 2016, a turnaround from Q2.
M&A Announcements Favor Mondays, Values Peak in October
A look at the seasonal trends in the volume and value of M&A deals.
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