Understanding the Interest Rate Sensitivity of Insurance Companies
Life insurance stocks tend to correlate highly with interest rate movements, yet they surged 25% in 2019 despite a 100 bp drop in...
Banks in 2020: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Banks enter 2020 facing cross-currents; some are favorable, some are challenging, and some tail risks appear genuinely unnerving.
Taking Environmental Issues Seriously in the Wake of Australia's Fires
Though bushfires are natural to Australia’s ecosystems, the frequency, duration, and severity of fire weather in recent years...
U.S. IPOs Raised More Money in 2019, Despite a Decline in IPO Volume
While IPO volume fell 14.2% in 2019, gross proceeds rose 3% to $65.4 billion due to several large debuts including Uber.
2020 Key Predictions by FactSet Experts
Our experts weigh in on the stories that will define 2020.
Insight's Best Read Stories of 2019
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Investing in Chinese State-Owned Enterprises
It is important to consider the impact of state vs. private ownership on risk and return when investing in China.
Do diverse companies outperform?
In The Business Case for More Diversity, the Journal boldly claims that "diverse and inclusive cultures are providing companies...
Insight Thanksgiving Digest 2019
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European Private Equity – Who Has the Money, and Where is it Going?
European private equity firms currently have over $335 billion in dry powder sitting on the sidelines ready to be invested.
Is Consolidation the Way Forward for the Middle East Banking Sector?
Consolidation may be the only solution for a crowded Middle East banking sector in a challenging macroeconomic climate.
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