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Markets & Economy » Biotech Starts Strong in 2019
January 17, 2019 | Investment Themes
Amid volatility and drug pricing rhetoric, stock prices of pharmaceuticals and biotech companies trailed the market in 2018. Two weeks into 2019, however, biotech is enjoying its best-ever start to a year. We have found the sector attractive for some time due to strong fundamentals and high …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Understanding ETFs
January 16, 2019 | Investment Themes
From the S&P, to IPOs, to ROI – all of these acronyms can be confusing, for even the savviest investor. With ETFs continuing to make headlines, we sit down with Darin Leone, Portfolio Strategist, to walk investors through the ETF basics. Learn more about Manning & Napier's …
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Library » Semi-Annual Outlook: Sorting Through the Warning Signs
January 03, 2019 | Investment Themes
2018 was far more volatile than recent years, and we still see several key risks facing markets that are unresolved today. In our newest Semi-Annual Outlook, we lay out our concerns for financial markets and provide our perspective on what to expect in 2019.
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All AudiencesLibrary » January 2019 Perspective
January 02, 2019 | Market Commentary
It Was a Volatile Month The past month was challenging for many investors. US financial markets experienced their most significant bouts of volatility since the Global Financial Crisis. US stocks closed the month lower, culminating a weak fourth quarter, with equities falling from all-time …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » An Update on Lower Oil
December 27, 2018 | Market Commentary
Along with the ongoing market turmoil, oil prices have been sinking as well. Crude oil fell 11 percent last week alone, and in a matter of just a few months, it slipped from multi-year highs in the mid-$70s all the way back into the $40s. Regarding the volatility of crude oil specifically, we …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Fed Decision Spooks Markets
December 20, 2018 | Market Commentary
Markets took another sharp turn lower yesterday as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to raise interest rates by another 0.25% caught some investors off guard. Although the move was widely expected, some investors had been holding out hope for a less aggressive stance from the independent …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: How We Manage Risk and Opportunity
December 17, 2018 | Investment Management
The current economic expansion turned 9 years old in June. While economic growth has been weak by historical standards, US stock market returns have been nothing short of impressive. In this webinar, you will hear directly from an analyst making decisions on your behalf every …
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IndividualsMarkets & Economy » An Update on Recent Volatility
December 10, 2018 | Market Commentary
The holiday season is off to a less-than-cheerful start for investors. The market closed out last week with a 4.5% loss for the Dow and a 4.6% drop in the S&P 500. It was the worst start to a December since 2008. Ten years into a bull market, 2018 has been a much more challenging year for …
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All AudiencesLibrary » December 2018 Perspective
December 03, 2018 | Market Commentary
Chairman Powell Changes His Tune In a late-November speech at the Economic Club of New York, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tempered his language on rising interest rates, describing them as “just below” neutral (1). Investors celebrated the softened assessment, and stocks rose. …
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Financial Planning » Year-End Tax Planning Considerations
November 29, 2018 | Tax Planning
With the holidays upon us, now is the time to start thinking about year-end tax planning strategies. While tax reform may result in a lower overall tax bill for many, there are simple steps that could further reduce tax burdens. Below, we highlight some important strategies that are worth looking …
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