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December 02, 2019 | Market Commentary
Setting New Highs The US stock market soared to another round of all-time highs last month, adding further gains onto what has become a very strong year. Promising data on the state of the US economy drove the upward momentum, as well as renewed optimism that the US-China trade tensions may …
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All AudiencesNovember 25, 2019 | Investment Themes
Key Takeaways A popular manufacturing strength indicator has contracted for three straight months Some investors are concerned that slowing manufacturing activity could spread and lead to job loss in other sectors Manufacturing already accounts for a smaller portion of GDP than it once did, …
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All AudiencesNovember 04, 2019 | Market Commentary
Uncertainty Can't Stop Stocks The US stock market hit a new all-time high in October, propelled by better than expected earnings results, stronger than expected US GDP growth, another interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, and positive reports on US-China trade negotiations. Despite …
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All AudiencesOctober 18, 2019 | Investment Themes
It’s no secret that health care is pricier than ever. If you haven’t seen the headlines, you’ve likely felt the impact on your own wallet. With an aging population and the rising prevalence of chronic disease, this upward trajectory is expected to continue. According to Deloitte, the growth …
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All AudiencesApril 10, 2019 | Investment Themes
In our third edition of Foundations we take a closer look at a variety of topics impacting union members.
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Taft-HartleyDecember 10, 2018 | Market Commentary
The holiday season is off to a less-than-cheerful start for investors. The market closed out last week with a 4.5% loss for the Dow and a 4.6% drop in the S&P 500. It was the worst start to a December since 2008. Ten years into a bull market, 2018 has been a much more challenging year for …
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All AudiencesOctober 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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All AudiencesOctober 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
Rising Risks Demand Change US stocks remained near all-time highs during September as the market shrugged off rising global risks that continued to escalate. Worsening threats to financial markets include a full-blown trade war developing, China slowing more than expected, and political …
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All AudiencesSeptember 25, 2018 | Investment Themes
Shares of newly IPO’d cannabis company Tilray went on a wild ride last week as the stock whipsawed between unbelievable gains and extraordinary losses. Having just IPO’d at $17 a share on July 19, the stock has been soaring since. The euphoria peaked when trading was halted on four separate …
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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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