What's Driving U.S. Stocks? Irony.
Despite mostly downside surprises from U.S. economic data, hopes of a slower pace in interest rate normalization from…
Navigating Volatility: The Case for Tactical Alpha
In today's volatile markets, alternative investments are key for diversification, resilience, and returns, but they demand expertise to navigate. Ash Lawrence, Head of AGF Capital Partners and Scott Radke, CEO and Co-CIO of New Holland Capital discuss...
Investor Focus Turns to Consumer Discretionary Stocks
Consumers in Hesitation Recent weakness in U.S. stocks has turned investor attention onto consumer discretionary companies, fueling the…
Five Reasons Why the Nasdaq 5,000 is Different This Time
As the Nasdaq Composite Index hit the 5,000 mark for the first time in 15 years, many are…
Of Love and Money: 5 Financial Tips for Women
Rob Kron honors Womenās History Month with advice on navigating your finances whether with a partner or going…
Can U.S. Equity Still Deliver if the Fed Hikes?
A look back at the Federal Reserveās past tightening cycles helps shed light on the possible impact of…
Will Interest Rates Defy Expectations Again?
U.S. interest rates so far this year have not risen above their low levels. While long-term yields are…
Where to Look For Opportunities Amid Turbulence
Where to Look For Opportunities Amid Turbulence Despite some wild market swings, good value can still be found,…
The Next Act in the Greek Drama
The outcome of Greeceās election suggests a prolonged period of heightened tensions and difficult negotiations with the troika.…
Why European Euphoria Isnāt Likely to Last
The ECB took definitive action against deflation fears with a broad asset purchase program that impressed the markets.…
How U.S. Stocks Lost Their Lead
High expectations and valuations are making U.S. stocks more vulnerable to disappointments against a slowing world economy. Itās…
Is 2015 the Year for Rising Interest Rates?
In his second of two posts on the topic, Matt Tucker takes a look at where interest rates…
Bond Market Surprises and Lessons Learned
While interest rate movements in 2014 may not have aligned with expectations, Matt Tucker provides some key takeaways…
Itās About the Fed
Geopolitical and political forces and a pending Federal Reserve interest rate increase are fueling wild market fluctuations, portending…
A Quick Look at the World Economy
An assessment of where the different world economies stand, including a look at the United States, Europe and…
A Prelude of What's to Come?
While the rise in volatility was within our expectations, political and economic concerns surrounding Russia drove much of…
