Stocks rose sharply in November after falling the prior two months, as the S&P 500 Index returned nearly 11%. Progress on COVID-19 vaccines and post-election policy clarity buoyed investor sentiment, offsetting surging COVID-19 cases in the United States and many...
KEY TAKEAWAYS The U.S. economy has suffered from seasonal first-quarter weakness recently. Seasons change, and growth typically rebounds as the year progresses Leading indicators in jobs, manufacturing, and markets suggest economic acceleration. Click here to download...
KEY TAKEAWAYS We expect roughly flat earnings for the first quarter, putting the seven-quarter streak of growth in jeopardy The picture seems quite a bit better when looking beyond the first quarter, which we see as a trough in growth. We expect enough economic growth...
COMPASS CHANGES No changes. INVESTMENT TAKEAWAYS Expectations for solid but slower growth in the U.S. economy and corporate profits support our forecast of 8–10% returns for the S&P 500 Index in 2019*. We maintain our slight preference for value due to attractive...
After a mixed first half of the year and a solid third quarter, stock markets weakened considerably in the closing weeks of 2018. We understand that turmoil in the financial markets is never a pleasant experience for investors, and thus we strive to provide the...
