Buoyancy Test: Looking at TVPI Ratios
This month we review investment success as measured by Total Value to Paid In (TVPI) to determine how funds of different styles...
Market Is Rewarding Positive EPS Surprises More Than Average for Q1
To date, 90% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported earnings for the first quarter. Of these companies, 78% have reported...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: May 9, 2025
At this late stage of the earnings season, the S&P 500 is reporting strong results for the first quarter.
Podcast: Q1 2025 S&P 500 Midseason Earnings Update
FactSet VP Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters discusses Q1 2025 S&P 500 midseason earnings growth rates, sector performance,...
Addressing the Evolving Challenges of Financial Market Data with Data-as-a-Service
This article summarizes today’s financial market data challenges, explores the key considerations for implementing a DaaS...
Analysts Making Larger Cuts Than Average to EPS Estimates for S&P 500 Companies for Q2
The Q2 bottom-up EPS estimate (which is an aggregation of the median EPS estimates for Q2 for all the companies in the index)...
U.S. ETF Monthly Summary: April 2025
Despite a volatile month, U.S. ETF assets under management increased slightly to $10.48 trillion.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: May 2, 2025
At this stage of the earnings season, the S&P 500 is reporting strong results for the first quarter.
Total Nonfarm Payrolls For April 2025 Are Projected To Rise By 135,000
If 135,000 is the actual increase in nonfarm payrolls, it will mark a decrease relative to the previous month and will be below...
China-U.S. Tariff Exchange Highlights Risks & Opportunities for U.S. LNG
As President Trump continues his sweeping tariff campaign, many have noted concerns around its potential impact on U.S. LNG...
S&P 500 Energy and Utilities Sectors Earnings Previews: Q1 2025
The Utilities sector will also be a focus for the market over the next two weeks, as 81% of the companies in this sector are...
S&P 500 Reporting Net Profit Margin Above 12% for the 4th Straight Quarter
The blended net profit margin for the S&P 500 for Q1 2025 is 12.4%, which is below the previous quarter’s net profit margin, but...
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