How RAG Helps Mitigate AI Inaccuracies
This article explores causes of data inaccuracy and the role of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to help mitigate the issue.
Earnings Insight Infographic: Q1 2025 By the Numbers
Each week, Earnings Insight offers analysis of critical trends in the S&P 500. Here are key highlights of the first quarter 2025...
Few S&P 500 Companies Have Withdrawn EPS Guidance For 2025
Of the 478 S&P 500 companies that had reported actual results for the first quarter through May 22, 259 (54%) commented on EPS...
U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions Monthly Review: April 2025
U.S. M&A deal activity decreased in April, going down 1.6% with 940 announcements compared to 955 in March.
Highest Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “Recession” on Earnings Calls Since 2022
Of all the S&P 500 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from March 15 through May 15, 121 cited the term...
Highest Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “Uncertainty” on Earnings Calls Since 2020
Of the S&P 500 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from March 15 through May 15, 381 cited the term “uncertainty”...
Rising Natural Gas Pipeline Prices and Their Impact on Tariff Rates
Natural gas demand in U.S. is set to grow, but key concerns around where the corresponding supply will come from and increasing...
Highest Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “Tariffs” on Earnings Calls Over Past 10 Years
Of all S&P 500 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from March 15 through May 15, 411 have cited the term “tariff”...
Spikes in Market Volatility Through the Risk Model Lens
This April, financial markets around the world experienced levels of volatility comparable to several historical events. The...
Buffer ETFs vs. T-Bills: A Total Cost of Ownership Perspective
When your investment time horizon collapses, is it time for a buffer ETF?
Spain’s Power Blackout Shines Light on Grid Resiliency Questions
Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power outage on April 28th, affecting millions and raising questions about the...
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...
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