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Library » Semi-Annual Outlook: Investing With Conviction
July 12, 2018 | Investment Themes
While the economy may be on firmer ground, navigating volatile financial markets will remain challenging. In our newest Semi-Annual Outlook, we provide our perspective on what to expect in the second half of 2018 and where we see opportunity. Get your copy today »
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Endowments & Foundations » How A Custom Portfolio Can Help Non-Profits Achieve Their Mission
July 06, 2018 | Investment Management
Case studies are a great way for endowments and foundations to learn about what works for similar organizations. This post focuses on a common problem many organizations face: How should an investment portfolio be managed to help achieve its goals? Details of this particular case study could …
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Endowments & FoundationsLibrary » July 2018 Perspective
July 02, 2018 | Market Commentary
Trade Tensions Heat Up It appears increasingly likely that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attempt to match President Trump blow for blow after the Trump Administration announced plans to go ahead with initial tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods. China responded by declaring …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Fiscal Misspending?
June 28, 2018 | Market Commentary
Gradual economic progress since the financial crisis has eventually brought the US to more firm footing. Labor markets have strengthened, capital spending and business investment are more robust, overall economic activity has improved, and inflationary pressures are building. Concurrently, the …
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Financial Planning » Recent Social Security Headlines are Old News
June 27, 2018 | Planning for Retirement
An annual report about Social Security and Medicare made headlines in early June by highlighting what many people already know – Social Security and Medicare reform is going to be necessary at some point soon. The big news in this year’s report from the Social Security Board of Trustees is that …
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IndividualsEndowments & Foundations » Webinar: Three Case Studies in Helping Non-Profits Achieve Their Mission
June 25, 2018 | Fundraising
As a not-for-profit employee or board member, you have the responsibility of helping your organization meet its financial and philanthropic goals. That can feel like a heavy burden in today's ever-evolving fundraising world and volatile investment environment. The good news is …
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Endowments & FoundationsLibrary » Webinar: Risk Management Still Matters
June 21, 2018 | Market Commentary
After nine years of rising equity prices in the U.S., investor complacency regarding market return expectations is concerning. The Quantitative Strategies Group discuss how a proactive approach to asset allocation and risk management can balance the risks and opportunities …
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Financial AdvisorsMarkets & Economy » China Hit with $50 Billion in Tariffs
June 15, 2018 | Market Commentary
In March, President Trump announced worldwide steel and aluminum tariffs, while simultaneously granting temporary exemptions to Canada, Mexico, and the EU as negotiations were being pursued to address the administration’s concerns about the steel and aluminum industries. The deadline for those …
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Markets & Economy » Why International Small Cap is an Underutilized and Misunderstood Asset Class
June 07, 2018 | Market Commentary
Portfolio Strategist, Jeffrey Ingraham, CFA, shares his thoughts on why international small cap is a misunderstood and underutilized asset class. Download our Product Spotlight to learn more about Manning & Napier’s opportunistic solution. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC ( …
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All AudiencesLibrary » June 2018 Perspective
June 05, 2018 | Market Commentary
Italian Politics Roil Markets In late May, initial attempts in Italy to form a coalition government between the populist Five Star Movement and the far-right League failed, sparking a political crisis and market turmoil. Italian bond yields surged and the debt of other periphery EU countries …
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