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February 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review International equities experienced meaningful declines during the fourth quarter as the sharp sell-off experienced in US financial markets spilled over into the global sphere. Developed markets were hit particularly hard, shedding more than 13% during the quarter. …
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All AudiencesFebruary 05, 2019 | Market Commentary
The January Effect in Action After a difficult fourth quarter last year, US equities bounced back strongly to start 2019. The S&P 500 rose 8%, its best January performance since 1987, as all eleven S&P sectors saw gains. Since hitting a recent bottom on Christmas Eve, US stocks have risen …
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All AudiencesNovember 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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All AudiencesOctober 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 AudiencesMay 16, 2018 | Investment Themes
Part One of a Two-Part Series It may come as a surprise, but electric vehicles (EV) were first introduced nearly 200 years ago. These were small-scale electric cars, and not until around the 1870s were more practical electric cars made available. While EVs quickly gained in popularity, the …
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All AudiencesApril 24, 2018 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Following last year’s relative tranquility, global equity market volatility picked up during the first quarter of 2018. Market gyrations first materialized in early February, driven by an increase in reported wages for US workers that came in well above consensus …
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All AudiencesApril 13, 2018 | Investment Themes
Global stocks have experienced extraordinary returns over the past 18 months. Business and investor optimism has been high, corporate profits have been growing, and financial conditions have supported markets. Major economies across the globe have exhibited positive growth momentum while …
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All AudiencesApril 04, 2018 | Market Commentary
Market Volatility Remains Elevated US equities suffered their worst week in more than two years last month on concerns that increasingly restrictive trade policies may disrupt global growth. Although US stocks recouped some of those losses the following Monday, the market gyrations on the heels …
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All AudiencesMarch 22, 2018 | Market Commentary
The Disciplined Value Team puts recent market volatility in perspective, provides an update on the economy and equity markets, and offers their insight on what investors may encounter going forward. They also discuss company specific characteristics to look for at this point in …
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Financial AdvisorsFebruary 08, 2018 | Market Commentary
The U.S. Economy US stocks began 2018 right where they left off, marching steadily higher. The synchronized global expansion persisted into the New Year, aiding US economic growth and supporting equity prices. Rising corporate earnings, tax reform, and elevated investor sentiment have each also …
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