No matter who you supported this election, the last year presented perhaps the most grueling and polarizing campaign season in U.S. history. The mood of the country is flummoxed—are we feeling relief, anger, uncertainty, optimism, pessimism, hope, or despondency? It is an interesting time. Depending on how you felt about the outcome, you may be […]
Already a leader in mobile, fixed telephone and satellite television services, AT&T is apparently looking to boost content – by acquiring TV Network Time Warner. And, it’s willing to shell out $85.4 billion for it. AT&T is already a provider of broadcast television services through DirecTV. But, as online video streaming rapidly takes over traditional […]
A recent study by Bank of America revealed that money managers have increased cash levels in portfolios to fairly dramatic levels (on a relative basis). According to the research, cash balances rose from 5.5% of assets under management (AUM) to 5.8% in October. Managers cited uncertainties over the election outcome and fears of a bond […]
Reading the financial news on a regular basis can be vexing. Oftentimes, it feels like an exercise in sorting through stories about “the next shoe to drop,” separating the ones that carry significant pricing power from the majority that are overblown. The recent story about Deutsche Bank’s problems may be in the unique position of […]
If watching the presidential debates and thinking about the outcome of the presidential election makes you cringe a little, we have two things to tell you: 1) You are not alone; and, 2) You probably don’t have much to worry about when it comes to stock market investing. We’ll explain below why we think point […]
The chorus heard around the capital markets these days has actually been the same for years: it’s difficult to find yield in the marketplace. You’ve heard it before, and may even know the challenges firsthand as you manage your investment portfolio. Many investors have been turning to preferred stocks as an alternative to bonds in […]
We’ve come a long way in our relationship with Great Britain over the years. And by ‘years,’ we mean hundreds of years. Let’s start from the beginning. In 1776, the United States declared independence from Great Britain, with the American Revolutionary War lasting until 1783. Two years later, the two countries established diplomatic relations, and […]
The robots are coming to take your jobs. The robots are coming to take your jobs. The robots are coming to… OK, you get the point. Technological change is happening at a rapid pace, and it is affecting the way we communicate and the way businesses operate. We’ve known this for years. But what has […]
