GIPS 2020: An Update to the GIPS® Standards (Part II)
FactSet has partnered with the CFA Institute and ACA Performance Services to answer questions from the global financial community...
Nearly 75% of S&P 500 Companies Are Citing “Inflation” on Q4 Earnings Calls
Of the 337 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from December 15 through February 10, 246 cited the term inflation...
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 11, 2022
The S&P 500 is reporting earnings growth of more than 30% for the fourth straight quarter and earnings growth of more than 45%...
Does Any Upside Remain for Henry Hub Prices in Summer 2022?
The current outlook for supply and demand this summer poses significant downside risk to Henry Hub pricing.
The Buy Side and TCFD Metrics: Requiring TCFD Disclosures from Investee Companies
The direction and momentum of climate considerations and disclosures ought to be a primary concern of all asset owners.
First Decrease in EPS Estimates for S&P 500 Companies for Q1 2022 Since Q2 2020
During the month of January, analysts decreased earnings estimates for companies in the S&P 500 for the first quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: February 4, 2022
The S&P 500 is currently reporting earnings growth of more than 25% for the fourth straight quarter and earnings growth of more...
Teaching the Language of Finance to Machines
The financial services sector uses complex language and concepts—how can NLP can be used to teach the language of finance to...
The Blueprint for Methane Emissions Reduction: Colorado
As the oil and gas industry continues to focus on emissions reduction, multiple states are helping speed up those cuts through...
Outsized: Examining Three Index Returns Since 2009 with a Fund Size Factor
Here we evaluate the factor of fund size and the effect it has had on recent performance returns in large markets.
Is Q4 the Bottom for S&P 500 Net Profit Margins?
The net profit margin for the S&P 500 for Q4 2021 is expected to fall for a second straight quarter.
S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: January 28, 2022
More companies are beating EPS estimates than average for the fourth quarter of 2021, but they are beating estimates by a smaller...
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