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The Rise of Private Equity in Tech M&A

Financial sponsors are carving out space in technology dealmaking thanks to specialized expertise, a challenging IPO environment and AI disruption.

Research

AI Brain Implant Shows Breakthrough Potential

Sep 26, 2023

The development of brain-computer interfaces takes a leap forward, though scale and commercialization remain a distant possibility.

Research

India's Smartphone Market Set to Surge

Sep 22, 2023

With a thriving economy and demographic shifts driving consumer demand, the market could triple to $90 billion by 2032.

Wealth Management

Investors Shouldn’t Bank on Resurgent Corporate Earnings

Sep 20, 2023

Sticky inflation, bloated inventories and a weary U.S. consumer could dash investors’ hopes for resurgent corporate earnings in 2024.

Investment Management

Understanding Private Credit

Sep 15, 2023

Private credit, which can offer floating interest rates that increase in tandem with benchmark rates, has seen significant growth in recent years and could become a $2.3 trillion market by 2027. See how.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

How Bonds Can Help Cities Manage Extreme Weather

Sep 13, 2023

U.S. state and local governments are increasingly using bonds to raise capital for infrastructure and housing projects that mitigate and protect against extreme weather events.

Wealth Management

Would a Government Shutdown Matter to Markets?

Sep 13, 2023

A U.S. government shutdown looks increasingly likely. Here are the answers to investors’ top three questions.

Research

Could Obesity Drugs Take a Bite Out of the Food Industry?

Sep 5, 2023

With the use of obesity medicines accelerating, millions of people could be eating less food overall and shunning unhealthy fare. This could have long-term impacts across food-related industries.

Research

Disruption in Sports Offers Play for Growth

Aug 31, 2023

Sports and sports-related assets are entering a transition period that could see traditional broadcasters lose ground to big tech companies.

Research

How China Can Avoid an Economic Spiral

Aug 30, 2023

China’s economy faces challenges in terms of debt, demographics and deflation, but the right policy mix could help it avoid Japan’s fate in the 1990s.

Investment Banking

The Rise of Private Equity in Tech M&A

Aug 29, 2023

Financial sponsors are carving out space in technology dealmaking thanks to specialized expertise, a challenging IPO environment and AI disruption.

Wealth Management

Why Stocks’ Rally Could Keep Slowing Down

Aug 29, 2023

Surging interest rates, a deteriorating Chinese economy and mixed U.S. economic results may continue to weigh on stocks.

Research

Globalization Makes Way for a Multipolar World

Aug 23, 2023

Trade and supply chains are becoming more dispersed as the world transitions to a multipolar economy, setting up a number of regions and industries for growth and opportunity.

Research

Tighter Banking Regulations Could Reduce Available Credit

Aug 16, 2023

Proposed regulations for smaller banks show that turmoil in the banking sector may still have an impact on the broader economy.

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Sustainable Funds Beating Peers in 2023

Aug 17, 2023

A rebound in growth stocks helped sustainable funds beat traditional funds in the first half of 2023, as assets under management rose and ESG investors increased their use of restriction screening.

Research

How Artificial Intelligence Could Reshape Health Care

Aug 15, 2023

The industry is in the early stages of using AI and machine learning to drive new revenue and boost efficiency.

Wealth Management

Why Cautious Investors Should Consider Treasury Bonds

Aug 15, 2023

With solid yields and potential for price appreciation, U.S. government bonds offer a prudent hedge for investors’ portfolios.

Research

How Government Spending Has Lifted Markets

Aug 9, 2023

Since 2020, fiscal spending has allowed the economy to grow faster than forecast. That’s driving up stock valuations—and masking the risk of an earnings recession.

Research

The Long Haul to Decarbonizing Airline Fuel

Aug 4, 2023

Refiners, chemical companies and airlines could benefit from the move to curb emissions with sustainable jet fuel.

Wealth Management

3 Risks to the U.S. Economy in 2024

Aug 9, 2023

The economy’s resilience is keeping investors bullish on U.S. stocks. It may be time to prepare for a less favorable scenario.

Wealth Management

Are Bullish Investors Misreading the Fed?

Aug 1, 2023

Equity investors are convinced the inflation fight is all but over and now expect imminent rate cuts, but the Fed may have other ideas.

Wealth Management

Why Investors Should Track El Niño

Aug 1, 2023

The weather phenomenon could bring surging temperatures, higher food prices and stubborn inflation. How can investors prepare?

Research

The Soft Landing Gets More Comfortable

Jul 26, 2023

Construction and infrastructure are showing stronger-than-expected growth, improving GDP forecasts for the second half of the year into 2024.

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How AI Can Bolster Sustainable Investing

Jul 31, 2023

Sustainability investors are turning to AI solutions to help achieve their ESG objectives and financial performance, while considering potential risks.