China’s quest for artificial intelligence
China's hardware tech companies are embracing artificial intelligence, including self-driving cars and surveillance, as the government promotes AI hubs.
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The broader meaning of a better earnings harvest
We believe the earnings recession in 2015 and the first half of 2016 marked the beginning of a new earnings cycle.
Sustainable investing: Assessing the choices
Sustainable investing is growing in popularity, and investors should be thoughtful about choosing from a range of strategies and portfolios.
Are international stocks truly cheap?
On the surface, U.S. stocks appear more expensive than international stocks, but a quantitative comparison reveals the impact of sector valuations.
Why we feel recession talk is premature
The yield curve and Leading Economic Indicators are two effective recession indicators that offer insights on potential opportunities and risks ahead.
The value opportunity
If earnings grow as expected, value stocks may have an edge over growth stocks in 2018.
Market sectors that might lead in 2018
Technology’s strength seems set to continue, but with the prospect of rising rates, financials may also be among the leading market sectors.
Just how cheap are European equities?
Our analysis finds that industry group weightings play a significant role in valuation discrepancies between U.S. and European equities.
What could disturb unprecedented calm in markets?
What’s most remarkable about 2017 is the market calm, but this is not a sign that the trend will revert to the mean.