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Where the potential sources of return in the fixed income markets may be expected to come from as we move through 2024 and into 2025. #bonds

The outlook for fixed-income securities seems generally positive, what are some of the risks we should also be considering?

I wish the broad market (meaning not just the Magnificent 7 advance hadn’t happened so quickly in November and December. #markets

Problems, challenges, and organic growth opportunities facing buyers and sellers in the wealth management and investment advisor space. #advisors

Compare the delinquency rate on consumer loans issued by all U.S. commercial banks to the prices of the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index. #markets

Higher rates become less of a storyline for your portfolio when you can plan for them ahead of time, but that only works if rates stay relatively flat.

January came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. After roaring into the new year on the heels of December 2023’s record ETF inflows. #ETF

HL client Investor Confidence survey for February shows the index has stayed the same overall but shows variation in geographical sectors.

Fed signaling an end to its historic tightening cycle, the landscape for bond investors is beginning to look much clearer. #bonds

How finance and bitcoin's ecosystem evolved to enable mainstream bitcoin access. #ETF #Bitcoin

A fourth-quarter market rally, active ETFs shattered records. See how the breadth of success may point to more record-setting days ahead for active ETFs.

U.S. equities climbed 2.7% to close out 2023, and markets began pricing in about six rate cuts by the end of 2024. #ETF

Viewing expected returns through the lens of cost of capital may help benchmark what constitutes a reasonable expected return from the market. #invest

Benefits of current retirees to be cut in about a decade, proposals for Social Security reform are finally getting attention. #SocialSecurity

People who own Nvidia because they make the ai picks and shovels may want to learn from this history. #investing #stocks

We believe an exceptional buying opportunity for preferred securities may exist today. #securities #strategy

Imperative to establish a diverse growth model that leverages multiple channels because referrals and COIs alone no longer move the needle! #growth

Having a healthy relationship with it requires financial literacy, guidance, and trust. That's where financial advisors come in. #advisors #finance

For some, the expectation of a dividend beats investing for growth and not knowing how an investment might perform. #dividends #strategy

Few want a statistical fact to appear as a judgment of others, particularly regarding matters like marriage. #taxes #marriage

You can find the 16% of ETFs that beat the S&P in 2023 and which of those funds could’ve significantly improved the risk mitigation #ETF

Financial management is understanding and leveraging available financial benefits and support systems. One such support is the tax relief program. #taxes

A lot more than just monetary policy for investors to keep an eye on as they try to navigate what direction markets might take from here. #markets

Technological advancements are not only reshaping client-facing services but are also revolutionizing the operational fabric of firms in the sector. #tech

The rate debate seems to no longer include concerns the Federal Reserve will need to continue to hike rates to contain inflation. #bonds #Fed

The demographics, increased urbanization, and financialization that underpin the investment opportunities in India. #India #China #markets

February is a super-important month for luxury companies who hope their latest collections shown on the catwalks spark envy and desire. #luxury

Reach higher profitability and new expansion opportunities, consider these factors for the effective financial management of your stockroom firm. #advisors

Here are three insights that helped Colvin rethink her global equity allocations, which may help you rethink yours too. #global #investing

Necessity of diversifying beyond well-known indices, such as the S&P 500, and explore ways to optimize risk-reward outcomes within a portfolio. #invest

The reinvestment risk exposure we now see as likely. Here is a summary of some of our key themes for 2024. #2024 #markets

Microsoft had a lot to live up to this quarter, as even the most bullish tech investors wonder how much room there is to run. #Microsoft

In 2024, the IMF is forecasting 4.2% GDP growth versus 1.4% for advanced economies and 2.9% globally. #China #strategy

t's been a relatively slow start to trading on Wednesday which isn't surprising considering what's to come later in the day. #markets

Earnings have been recovering and interest rate-sensitive sectors could potentially benefit from the recent decline in long-term interest rates. #markets

Worthy interest groups often achieve less by looking to get their own piece of the pie rather than first applying universal standards. #views

We believe the current direct lending opportunity is as attractive as we have seen in over a decade. #strategy #lending

Here are 5 questions and answers to help you better understand ETFs. #ETF

Geopolitics is one of the three macro drivers Janus Henderson believes will shape the next decade for investors. #markets

Small-cap stocks had a difficult year in 2023. Their performance prompts questions from investors, and here’s how we tend to respond. #investing

The consensus forecast today is for real GDP growth of 2.4% for 2023 – or eight times higher than what was expected a year ago. #2024

After a two-year journey, the S&P 500 officially hit an all-time high on 19 January, closing at 4,839. Despite a bit of a rocky start to 2024. #markets

This article will aid you in finding cost-effective ways to improve your SEO strategy and find new growth opportunities. #advisors #growth #SEO

Netflix has fired the starting gun on consumer-led earnings and shown the crowds that things are looking promising. #Netflix

We offer three timely sources of yield potential to enhance equity returns as we enter a new year and possibly a new phase. #investing #returns

Investors worry about outliving their savings. As a result, they sometimes underestimate what they can comfortably spend in retirement. #NCRetirementCenter

Essentially the income reported on tax returns in the bottom half of the income distribution has grown little since the mid-1970s. #income #USA

Holding back female financial resilience, but the latest labour trends indicate that women are making small but positive strides of progress. #women

Your career and lifestyle look completely different when you’re in your 20s compared to when you’re in your 60s. #finance #money

The recommendations by the investment committee to the full board are often rubber stamped because they have already been vetted and pre-approved. #invest