U.S. equities
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What's really driving the outlook for banks stocks? Key metrics to watch
While the recent policy shift toward cutting interest rates isn’t necessarily good for banks, other catalysts point to a positive outlook for the industry.
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Converting volatility into opportunity
Focusing on high-quality growth companies is one way to take advantage of emotionally driven, short-term price dislocations, helping investors make the best of periods of rising volatility.
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All that glitters: the problem with speculative small caps
A third of all small caps are unprofitable, speculative companies that are vulnerable to volatility. For this reason, a focus on quality small caps matters to investors.
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10 need-to-know facts about the bull market's 10th anniversary
As the bull market turns 10, it has plenty of stories to tell—including a near-death experience. Learn 10 facts about its record run and its affect on equity investing.
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Rethinking value investing in your portfolio
Value investing isn't limited by sector definitions. Mark Donovan of John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund discusses where he and his team see value today.
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Wealth creation and U.S. banks
There’s more to banks than savings rates or the promise of a steady dividend. This article explores the foundations of banks' ability to create long-term wealth.
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Higher rates and protectionism will shrink manufacturers' profit margins
The dramatic increase in manufacturers’ profit margins over the past quarter century may be nearing an end, as rising interest rates and trade tensions weigh on the sector.
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Volatility returns with a vengeance
Although the markets have pulled back, fundamentals remain remarkably strong. We offer five reasons in support of better days ahead for stocks.
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GE makes a power move
With an outsider taking the reins at GE, we think the firm may now move swiftly to unlock the substantial value we see embedded in its core businesses.
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Telecom sector gives way to communication services
The telecommunications sector is being revamped and renamed communication services. We discuss the rationale for this change and what it means for investors.
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