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November 15, 2011 | Market Commentary
It was the tipping point of the recent recession and credit crisis. The housing market essentially fell off a cliff around 2006, and the impact of that plunge continues to be felt around the U.S. today. The problems with the housing industry have been front-page news for several years now, and …
July 08, 2011 | Active Management
Manning & Napier key executives, employees, and former employees reflect on the past 40 years and look forward to the future.
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All AudiencesMay 09, 2011 | Market Commentary
Retrenchment Past the Halfway Point, but Headwinds are Still Blowing In recent months, news on the economic front has been encouraging. While formidable challenges remain, myriad data releases and indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to emerge from recession. The American consumer …
December 15, 2010 | Market Commentary
Introduction As widely expected, on November 3rd the Federal Reserve announced a plan to purchase up to $600 billion USD of U.S. Treasury securities through June 2011. With short-term interest rates practically zero, the stated goal of this bond-buying initiative is to lower longer-term interest …
December 15, 2010 | Market Commentary
The economic reality in the U.S. and most of the developed world continues to be one of slow growth, which will likely be the case for some time. In such an environment, Manning & Napier believes it will be important to have a selective investment approach and to focus on leading companies that …
December 13, 2010 | Market Commentary
It seems as though not a week goes by without seeing a new story about some state or local government having budgetary problems. Headlines such as “Illinois: Our Very own Greece?” and “Newark Cuts Toilet Paper from City Budget” evoke startling images of the fiscal situation at the state and local …
October 04, 2010 | Market Commentary
Introduction With the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, one of the most comprehensive transformations of the U.S. financial industry has been set into motion. Among the multiple layers of the new law, the major aspects seek to preserve the stability of the …
April 12, 2010 | Retirement Plans
Health care reform has become law, and its passage has lifted some of the uncertainty surrounding the health care industry. Now that we know the facts, we can focus on the specifics within the legislation to gain a better understanding of future industry changes and their various implications. …
March 15, 2010 | Market Commentary
Investing in a Discerning Market Environment The early stages of the recent market rally represented a period of generally easy returns. Virtually all stocks soared higher, though lower quality companies and industries most impacted by the credit crisis and global recession led the pack. While …
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