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Markets & Economy » The Softer Side of Bankruptcy?
October 18, 2018 | Investment Themes
Sears and the Evolution of Retail On Monday, Sears Holdings announced it was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The storied brand has struggled for years, and has failed to turn a profit since 2010. Sears intends to restructure its assets under chapter 11, so it is possible that some stores …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Man vs. Machine
October 10, 2018 | Investment Themes
From robots and the algorithms that run them to 3-D digital printing, industrial automation is spreading to more businesses than ever before. Industrial automation is expanding from traditional markets such as automobile manufacturing and semiconductor production to new markets such as …
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Financial Planning » Why Aretha Franklin’s Lack of An Estate Plan is a P-R-O-B-L-E-M
October 04, 2018 | Estate Planning
Following in the footsteps of other famous musicians including Prince, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin passed away without an estate plan. As a result, rather than personally making decisions about the distribution of her estimated $80 million estate, …
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IndividualsLibrary » Foundations
October 03, 2018 | Investment Themes
In our second edition of Foundations we take a deep dive into retirement planning tips and tricks, the current bull run, and the effects of the steel and aluminum trade tariffs. Download your copy »
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Taft-HartleyLibrary » October 2018 Perspective
October 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
Rising Risks Demand Change US stocks remained near all-time highs during September as the market shrugged off rising global risks that continued to escalate. Worsening threats to financial markets include a full-blown trade war developing, China slowing more than expected, and political …
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All AudiencesEndowments & Foundations » Webinar: How Tax Reform is Really Impacting Charitable Giving
September 27, 2018 | Fundraising
As we get closer to the end of 2018, we’re beginning to realize tax reform’s actual impact on non-profits and giving. You’ll hear from our experts on how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has influenced what motivates donors and how that is impacting non-profits. You will learn how …
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Endowments & FoundationsMarkets & Economy » Too High Too Fast
September 25, 2018 | Investment Themes
Shares of newly IPO’d cannabis company Tilray went on a wild ride last week as the stock whipsawed between unbelievable gains and extraordinary losses. Having just IPO’d at $17 a share on July 19, the stock has been soaring since. The euphoria peaked when trading was halted on four separate …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: Market Update
September 21, 2018 | Market Commentary
Marc Bushallow, Managing Director of Fixed Income, provides an update on the economy with an emphasis on fixed income markets, and offers his insights on what investors may encounter going forward. We discuss what indicators we look for at this point in the cycle to help …
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Markets & Economy » What is ESG Investing?
September 14, 2018 | Investment Themes
ESG investing—environmental, social, and governance—is becoming increasingly popular with investors. Christopher Petrosino, Managing Director of Manning & Napier’s Quantitative Strategies Group, explains why it isn’t just an investment trend and common ways ESG investing can …
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Endowments & Foundations » Four Charitable Giving Strategies Favored by Tax Reform
September 12, 2018 | Tax Planning
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had sweeping impacts for many US entities, and the not-for-profit sector is no exception. Tax reform doubled the standard deduction for individuals and married couples filing jointly. Consequently, fewer people will choose to itemize deductions, opting for the higher …
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