March 30, 2020 Two Top of Mind Questions in A Volatile Market by Christopher Clarkson, Austin Cooke Following a steep fall in US stocks, many investors have two pressing questions: Should I retreat from equities and how long will it take for the markets to recover? Business Owners, Coronavirus, Equities, Women & Wealth Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 27, 2020 The Key Part of the US Fiscal Relief Package? Willingness to Act by Eric Winograd The historic US fiscal aid package isn’t a quick fix, but it provides welcome relief and will make it easier for the US economy to rebound when the coronavirus crisis eases. More important, it shows that Congress is willing to act swiftly and dynamically. Business Owners, Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 25, 2020 Stress Testing Companies for an Impending Recession by James T. Tierney, Jr., Mark Phelps In the midst of a historic crisis, it’s hard to see through the fog. But investors who ask the right questions now will be able to identify companies that can make it through. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 24, 2020 Is Vietnam Ready to Fill China’s Supply Chain Gaps? by Min Zhou, Vivian Chen Postcard from Vietnam: On a research trip to Vietnam before the coronavirus crisis, our analysts discovered what it takes for manufacturers to outsource successfully. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 23, 2020 As Crisis Hits, Private Equity Stands Ready by Alexander Chaloff The COVID-19 driven market sell-off has made the cash on hand at PE firms that much more valuable. What seemed like a problem just weeks ago, is a blessing today. Alternatives, Coronavirus, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 18, 2020 The Fed Could Roll Out De Facto Fiscal Policy Under Section 13(3) by Eric Winograd Conventional wisdom says the Fed is pretty much out of tools to support markets and an economy derailed by the coronavirus. But if things don’t stabilize soon or if the fiscal response is too slow, we expect the Fed to take on broad fiscal-like authority to funnel liquidity into struggling businesses and households. Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 16, 2020 China’s Coronavirus Experience: Lessons for Global Investors by John Lin, Stuart Rae The current market outlook is bleak. But if the US and Europe take the right steps and follow China’s playbook, we believe the world could ultimately follow the Chinese markets’ road to recovery. China, Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 05, 2020 US Equity Valuations Rebooted by Coronavirus by Kurt Feuerman Although the outlook for growth and earnings is uncertain amid the coronavirus crisis, attractive stock valuations could create opportunities for high-conviction investors. Coronavirus, Equities, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 25, 2020 Tech Stocks Should Be Prominent in ESG Portfolios by Dan Roarty The Wall Street Journal criticized ESG portfolios earlier this month for being dominated by big technology stocks. But we think technology stocks are integral to a responsible investing agenda when chosen as part of a well-defined process targeting companies that foster environmental, social and governance (ESG) improvements. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 24, 2020 Finding Valuable Opportunities in US Value Equities by James MacGregor The opportunity in value stocks is significant, with the spread between value and growth stocks as wide as it has been in almost 20 years. Companies that have quality metrics and an underlying investment catalyst will have the strength to deal with an uncertain economic climate, regardless of what any investor’s market expectations are for 2020 and 2021. Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 19, 2020 Can US Stock Investors Rely on Earnings Growth? by James T. Tierney, Jr. With US equities trading at relatively high valuations, earnings growth will be essential for investors to generate returns in 2020. That’s a tall order in today’s environment. Finding standout companies with sustainable growth potential will be especially important. Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 17, 2020 Revisiting China’s Equity Markets as Coronavirus Spreads by John Lin, Stuart Rae Growing fears about the coronavirus have hit Chinese stocks. While markets will remain unstable until China gets the outbreak under control, equity investors should revisit lessons from previous epidemics and consider the potential longer-term effects of the current crisis. China, Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
February 03, 2020 Why are interest rates so low? And where might they go? by Matthew D. Palazzolo, Christopher Brigham Interest rates around the world are at the lowest levels in history. We sort through the reasons why and use them to think about where rates might go from here. Capital Markets Outlook, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks