Fixed Income Q2’17 Wrap Up: Goldilocks vs. the Big Bad Wolf
Monetary policy continues to position global markets for a Goldilocks scenario, but the big bad wolf is lurking nearby.
Playing the Oracle: What will Berkshire Hathaway Buy Next?
The eight companies (out of 83,000) we think Warren Buffett may have in his sights.
Smallest Cuts to EPS Estimates for Q2 Since Q2'2014
As the bottom-up EPS estimates for the index declined, the value of the S&P 500 increased.
Economic Impact of Amazon-Whole Foods Deal May be Limited
How the mega merger could affect deflation, the grocery industry, and the retail industry as a whole.
Are You Prepared For the New Global Bond Market?
Are investment managers in a position to confidently model the impact of future market changes on their fixed income portfolios?
How to Position for Falling (or Rising) Consumer Confidence
How do different sectors absorb swings in consumer confidence?
Most Positive EPS Preannouncements Issued by S&P 500 since 2012
For the second quarter, 75 companies have issued negative EPS guidance while 37 companies have issued positive guidance.
Do U.S. Economic Expectations Match Reality?
Despite a strong start, some 2017 indicator trajectories are stalling.
Nearly Half of S&P 500 Earnings Growth in Q2 Due to Energy
Ex-Energy, the estimated earnings growth rate for the index would fall to 3.6% from 6.5%.
Finding Hidden Risks Among European Uncertainties
Politically, 2017 could prove to be as active as 2016. How do you hedge for the unknowns?
Active Management’s Big Month in the Equity ETF Space
In May, actively managed ETFs blew away their competition in the race for asset gathering.
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