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Markets & Economy » Crazy Rich Asians Shines a Light on Asia’s Emerging Wealth
November 16, 2018 | Investment Themes
Crazy Rich Asians was the underdog movie that became the blockbuster of the summer. Pulling in more than $200 million worldwide in less than a year, Crazy Rich Asians won the top spot as the highest grossing romantic-comedy of the past decade. The movie is such a smash hit that a sequel is …
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Library » Treasuries Are Not Attractive to Foreigners
November 10, 2018 | Investment Themes
Apathetic analysis of foreign bond markets would have investors believe that US Treasury yields are attractive globally due to the wide differential between nominal US Treasury yields and global developed market yields. While it is true that nominal US Treasury yields are near their highest …
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Financial AdvisorsMarkets & Economy » Previewing the Midterm Elections
November 05, 2018 | Market Commentary
Tomorrow, on Tuesday, November 6, Americans will exercise their democratic freedoms as they vote on national, state, and local representatives. While most midterm elections are lower profile affairs, this year’s looming Election Day is becoming a focal point for the nation. Key issues like …
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All AudiencesLibrary » November 2018 Perspective
November 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
Volatility Strikes in October US equity markets entered into correction territory this month as weakness in growth stocks, the tech sector, and certain cyclical stocks dragged down the equity market. Further, the Q3 earnings season began to highlight rising costs for companies. These rising …
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Endowments & Foundations » Socially Responsible Investing Plays the Matchmaker Between Millennials and Non-Profits
October 30, 2018 | Investment Management
Over the past several years, the investing marketplace has shown a growing interest in socially responsible investing, or SRI. In a previous post, we outlined how SRI strategies are well suited to non-profit portfolios, given their dual focus on investment returns and social benefit, along with …
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Endowments & FoundationsFinancial Planning » Webinar: Family Finances: Conversations Your Family Should Have
October 26, 2018 | Financial Planning
Talking to your family about money is arguably one of the more difficult conversations to have, but the reality is, it’s a key part of financial planning. The “sandwich generation” often finds themselves in the middle of these conversations – having to talk to their own …
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IndividualsLibrary » Third Quarter 2018 International Perspective
October 26, 2018 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Last quarter, international equities delivered modest returns as strength in international developed markets was partially offset by weakness in emerging markets. Stylistically, broad international value stocks outperformed growth stocks, reducing their performance gap …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » 10 Years After the Global Financial Crisis: Where Are We Now?
October 24, 2018 | Market Commentary
This September marked the 10 year anniversary of some of the most devastating moments of the Global Financial Crisis. In the span of a few days, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch was rescued by Bank of America, and AIG, the world’s largest insurer at the time, was bailed out …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Strategy in Focus: An Underappreciated Asset Class
October 23, 2018 | Market Commentary
High yield is an underappreciated asset class that has historically generated equity-like returns, typically with less volatility and a more favorable level of downside risk management. We provide an update on the state of the high yield market, share insights on investing …
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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