2025 LNG Outlook: The Next LNG Wave has Arrived
2025 could see a surge in LNG, pushing proposed facilities forward and increasing the likelihood for more North American...
S&P 500 Reporting Net Profit Margin Above 12% for the 3rd Straight Quarter
The blended net profit margin for the S&P 500 for Q4 2024 is 12.1%, which is below the previous quarter’s net profit margin, but...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 24, 2025
At this early stage, the fourth quarter earnings season for the S&P 500 is off to a strong start.
Will U.S. Power Burn Continue to Heat Up in 2025?
While some of the trends that sparked such a banner year for gas generation in 2024 are expected to continue in 2025, others...
Washington Podcast: What We Are Watching in Financial Services Policy
FactSet is on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and our first episode focuses on Washington and the financial sector.
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Overall, three of the companies in the “Magnificent 7” are projected to be among the top 10 contributors to year-over-year...
Private Equity Performance: Large Strategies Versus Funds of Funds, Co-Investments, and Secondaries
In private equity, the large strategies of buyouts, venture capital, credit, and real estate naturally grab the headlines as the...
Constellation Set to Become the Largest Thermal Producer in the U.S.
This article looks at the Constellation-Calpine acquisition, specifically the deal's market implications regarding market...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 17, 2025
At this early stage, the fourth quarter earnings season for the S&P 500 is off to a strong start.
2025 Natural Gas Picture Sees Storage, LNG, and Production Take Focus
The 2025 natural gas market will likely focus on the evolving gas storage picture, timing of new LNG projects, and the pace of...
U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions Monthly Review: December 2024
U.S. M&A deal activity increased in December, going up 0.6% with 997 announcements compared to 991 in November.
Scaling M&A Capacity: How AI Tools Are Optimizing Junior Banker Performance
Given potential for more M&A activity under the new administration and Congress, investment banks that thread AI tools into their...
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