Even When Growth Is Uncertain, Consumers Need Staples
The consumer non-durables sector is largely made up of consumer staples, goods that are generally considered an investment hedge...
The Financial Fallout of Uber’s Driverless Future
With its place in the Chinese market solidified, Uber is making moves to augment its fleet with cutting edge technology.
S&P 500 Earnings Decline for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
Five consecutive quarters of year-over-year declines in earnings has not occurred since Q3 2008 through Q3 2009.
Understanding ESG Exposures in an Attribution Framework
With the increased flow of funds into socially responsible investing, investors need better ways to understand and interpret...
Ensure the Continuity of Your Investment Strategies
Keep up with the strategies that multi-asset class investing demands.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update
A look at the growth, revisions, and valuations that characterized the Q2 earnings season.
Consumer Staples Lead Hedge Fund Inflows in Q2
The top 50 hedge funds bought $1.3 billion of Consumer Staples stock during Q2.
Active Management and Understanding Analyst Forecasts
We outline the process of quantifying skill using a robust research solution.
US Elections, China Concern at Camp Kotok
This year, consensus among the 50 or so well-known economists, investors, and journalists was "the one that go away."
Back to School Retail: Who Makes the Grade?
Retail data indicates that parents won't be the only winners this autumn.
Highest Trailing 12-Month P/E Ratio for S&P 500 since 2010
The current trailing 12-month P/E ratio of 19.5 is above the three most recent historical averages.
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