FactSet's experts weigh in on the events of 2021 across their respective subject areas.
Energy Market Outlook for 2022
Here we examine the price dynamics in the oil and natural gas markets that will impact the energy sector as we head into 2022.
Regulatory Update: December 2021
Regulatory stories dominating the conversation in December 2021.
Where Are Analysts Most Optimistic on Ratings for S&P 500 Companies for 2022?
Based on the percentage of buy ratings, analysts are most optimistic on the Energy, Communication Services, Information...
S&P 500 CY 2021 Earnings Preview: Record-High Earnings and Sales Growth in CY 2021
All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 are projected to report y/y growth in earnings, led by the Energy, Industrials, Materials, Consumer...
Comparing Natural Language Processing (NLP) Approaches for Earnings Calls
NLP and ML give us the ability to analyze unstructured data such as news, corporate filings, social media, and other sources to...
Tracking Climate’s Prominence in ESG Conversations
Our data shows that across all ESG topics, environmental categories are top areas of focus year after year across more than...
Tracking Investor Appetite for Exchange-Traded Products
Our research shows that while thematic investment is already well established, demand continues to grow.
Industry Analysts Predict the S&P 500 Will Close Above 5,200 in 2022
The Communication Services and Energy sectors are expected to see the largest price increases in 2022 while Utilities is expected...
S&P 500 CY 2022 Earnings Preview: Record-High Net Profit Margin Expected in 2022
Despite concerns about labor shortages, higher inflation, and supply chain disruptions, the estimated net profit margin for the...
FactSet's Best ESG Stories of 2021
Here we've collected some of Insight's best-read ESG stories of 2021.
12% Decline in Number of S&P 500 Companies Citing “ESG” on Earnings Calls in Q3 vs. Q2
Of the S&P 500 companies that conducted earnings conference calls from September 15 through December 1, 134 cited the term ESG...
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