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Markets & Economy » Finding Opportunity in Animal Health
January 11, 2021 | Investment Themes
Opportunity at the Vet’s Office Coronavirus and the ensuing lockdowns have us all thinking about our homes more. This has meant relocating, redecorating, or trying to create the ideal environment for working and schooling from home, and for thousands of Americans, this has also meant adding a …
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Financial Planning » Investment Outlook 2021: Light at the End of the Tunnel
December 15, 2020 | Investment Themes
After a year that left investors on the edge of their seats, many are wondering how to prepare for what’s next. In our 2021 Outlook, we discuss the lessons from this past year, and then lay out how we’re thinking about the economic recovery, ultra-low interest rates, and today’s stock market rally.
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IndividualsMarkets & Economy » Holiday Payment Trends
December 14, 2020 | Investment Themes
Successfully investing in today’s pandemic has been defined by winners and losers, and this holiday season is no exception. Everyone can pick out the hot pandemic-driven trend of the day, or point out the suffering traditional retailer, but somewhere in the middle are a variety of overlooked …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Looking Beyond the Hype in 5G
November 23, 2020 | Investment Themes
5G has been around for several years as a bleeding edge technology that had not yet reached wide acceptance or use. That has now changed. Last month, Apple unveiled 5G enabled iPhones for the first time, while at the same time, the major US cellphone carriers launched a promotional blitz …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Checking In on the Hotel Industry
August 12, 2020 | Investment Themes
Summer is synonymous with travel and vacation for so many families and individuals. But the bounty of sectors involved in the travel industry have, like so many others, been slashed by the pandemic’s continued takeover, and the hotel industry is no different. Today we’re taking an in-depth …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Aggregates: Beating the Construction Cycle
July 31, 2020 | Investment Themes
The construction industry hasn’t been immune to the widespread damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Projects have been on hold for months, planned jobs cancelled, and a lot of uncertainty remains when it comes to the future. Fewer projects mean less need for the raw materials involved in …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Natural Gas: Weathering the Storm
July 01, 2020 | Investment Themes
As the economy moved into more difficult conditions in the first half of 2020, we’ve seen a significant shift in natural gas pricing. A persistent oversupply has begun to cause pain for gas producers, leading to cuts in capital expenditure, and a need to lower production. While lower prices …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Answering Your Investing FAQs
April 24, 2020 | Market Commentary
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impacts are shaking up financial markets and the economy. It can be tough to keep up with all the terminology being used, and what it all means for you and your investments. Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about current economic …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Perspective On Tesla's Wild Stock Move
February 13, 2020 | Investment Themes
Update: On Thursday morning, February 13, Tesla did in fact announce that in order to “further strengthen its balance sheet,” they will be offering up to $2 billion in new shares. Perspective on Tesla's Wild Stock Move It has been a wild ride for Tesla investors over the past six months. The …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Lessons From a Growing Apparel Stock
January 16, 2020 | Investment Themes
Apparel is a competitive industry. Trends are constantly changing, and there are frequently new entrants. Rarely does a company make a long-lasting impact, but Lululemon has been an exception to a difficult rule. We’re taking a look at what has allowed this company to grow from a specialty yoga …
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