Market Moves
US Equities Underperform Europe, China in Q1
Uncertainty over tariffs and policy led to weak performance by American stocks.
Tag: Stocks
Research
The Market’s Big Tech Concentration Is Not a Problem, Robeco Report Finds
Even if an economic dip sends stocks lower overall, the Mag Seven’s earnings should hold up, the Dutch firm says.
Pensions
Public Equity Allocations Lead the Way for Public Pension Funds
The top-performing public pension funds this year are likely to thrive with a higher allocation to equities, according to Markov Processes International.
Market Moves
Trump’s Taiwan Comments Spook Chip Stocks
Ex-president says the globe’s largest semiconductor maker should pay the U.S. for protection against China.
Asset Allocation
Why Gold Makes Sense for the Long Term, Analyst Says
The precious metal can be volatile, but it is worthwhile to hold over time, counsels State Street’s Milling-Stanley.
Pensions
Worldwide Pension Funds Rebounded in 2023, but Failed to Make Up for 2022’s Wipeout
An OECD study concluded that last year’s progress did not bring funds back to year-end 2021 levels.
Research
Asset Managers Show Strong Efforts at DEI, Survey Finds
Callan study shows that 70% of them have a formal policy to deliver diversity, equity and inclusion.
Asset Allocation
Evaluating the Impact of Climate Change on Investments
Eroding profits would happen gradually, but the result would still be horrendous, scholar Rebonato warns.
Asset Allocation
60/40 is Still Resilient for Allocator Portfolios
Despite a positive correlation regime, bonds still belong in an institutional portfolio, PGIM says.
Research
Magnificent Seven’s Earnings Have Peaked, BofA Says
The big tech companies’ previous cost cutting boosted profits, but that stimulus is abating, per a bank study.
Risk
If a Hesitant Fed Won’t Cut, Other Central Banks Will, Says Ned Davis
Chair Jerome Powell declares that the Federal Reserve is in no hurry to reduce rates due to sticky inflation.
Asset Allocation
Ned Davis Snubs Cash Investing, Lauds Stocks and Gold
Research firm overweights equities and bullion, amid pending rate drop.
Market Moves
Nvidia Shows ‘Em: Explosive Results Boost Nervous Market
Before the chipmaker’s earnings release, stocks had been down.
Market Moves
Rate Cuts: The Fed and the Futures Market Draw Closer Together
Odds are that improved economic news will slow rate declines, but that may not be much of a tonic for stocks, says LPL.
Pensions
Developed Nations’ Public Pension Plans Dropped By Average of 15% in 2022
An OECD report details how rough last year was for global funds, although the U.S. was protected slightly by a strong dollar.