Is There Geographic Bias in Macro Liquidity Trends in Private Markets?
While contribution rates are a proxy for investment interest, adding distribution rates to the mix can better explain how fund...
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2025 is Projected to Rise 2.9% Year-Over-Year
If 2.9% is the actual year-over-year increase in the CPI, it will match the number from the previous month. However, it will...
U.S. ETF Monthly Summary: January 2025
U.S.-listed ETFs totaled $10.8 trillion in total assets under management at the end of January.
Highest Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “Tariffs” on Earnings Calls Since Q2 2019
Among the S&P 500 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from December 15 through February 6, 146 have cited the term...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 7, 2025
At this stage of the fourth quarter earnings season, S&P 500 companies are reporting strong results relative to expectations.
A Granular Approach to Alpha Signal Selection and Optimization
In this article we explore the benefits of more granular (bottom-up style) analysis in the research and generation of alpha...
Trans Mountain Expansion Affects Seaborne Crude, Other Pipes
In May 2024, the long-awaited Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) was put into service, allowing for more seaborne crude to...
U.S. Unemployment Rate Is Projected To Be 4.1% For January 2025
The median estimate for the unemployment rate for the month of January 2025 is 4.1%.
Podcast: S&P 500 Midseason Earnings Update
John Butters discusses S&P 500 midseason earnings growth rates, sector performance, and highlights among the Magnificent...
Market Is Rewarding Positive EPS Surprises More Than Average for Q4
To date, 36% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported earnings for the fourth quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 31, 2025
At this stage of the fourth quarter earnings season, S&P 500 companies are reporting mixed results relative to expectations.
Historical Lessons: How New Tariffs Could Affect Financial Markets
With the possibility of new tariffs, we take a closer look into the possible response of the financial markets and the values of...
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