Tag: FactSet

February 4, 2020

Crummy 2019 Earnings to Thunder Back This Year, Seers Say. Uh, Really?

Unexciting economic growth and the Chinese virus are among the ills that could ruin predictions of an electrifying rebound.

Market Moves November 12, 2019

3rd Quarter Earnings Are Down, But not as Much as Expected

A 1% reduction is taking shape, with most companies already reporting, and things could’ve been worse.

Market Moves October 16, 2019

Analysts: Earnings Will Improve in 2020

Forecast seems to hinge on progress in resolving the trade dispute. Hmmmm.

Market Moves July 16, 2019

2Q Earnings Growth Might Not Go Negative After All

But even if they stay in the black, they will be puny compared to 2018’s blowout.

Market Moves June 19, 2018

Is It Curtains for the Corporate Profits Surge?

Peak earnings may have occurred in the first quarter. But maybe the picture isn’t so bad.

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2020 Outsourced-Chief Investment Officer Survey

2019 Transition Management Survey

2019 Liability-Driven Investment Survey

2020 CIO Influential Investors Forum and Industry Innovation Awards Dinner

December 8, 2020 | Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers

Clint Coghill discusses the data challenges facing the institutional investment community

Backstop Solutions Group CEO Clint Coghill provides insight in the challenges Institutional investors face in today's data-driven marketplace.

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2020 Long-term Capital Market Assumptions Q2 Update
Emerging Markets and Covid-19: Crisis or opportunity…or both? 2020 will be a challenging moment for Emerging Markets’ economies. But there will likely be a wide open Emerging Markets “door” that sees governments fall back on privatisation to bridge fiscal holes. In an environment of tight domestic monetary conditions and reduced cross border flows, the buyers of these assets have considerable advantage.
Meditations in an emergency Multi-Asset Strategist Adam Berger discusses the macro and market impact of the coronavirus and offers his "playbook" for the coming weeks and months, including thoughts on rebalancing and opportunistic investments.
The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.
Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.
The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.