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Investors around the world need to take seriously the recent surge in oil prices due to heightened tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. #strategy

Magnificent Seven tech stocks have had a notable downturn in fortunes so far in 2024, but only the foolish would write them off for the rest of the year

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Markets are likely to be volatile in the first quarter of 2024 and could drop by up to 20% but you could find there are more opportunities. #2024

The adherence to best practices and robust governance principles is not just a matter of compliance. #advisors #growth

Delves into the incorporation of AI within the eCommerce sphere, delving into its profound influence on IT infrastructure. #AI #IT #business

Markets’ jittery start to 2024, after coming off a strong pan-markets year-end rally, underscores that investors must avoid complacency. #markets

A new day—or a new year—offers new hope, so let's pause to ask who and what makes this world a better place. #2024 #hope

Bond yields at current levels and two notable headwinds to prices seemingly coming to an end, it looks like now might be a good time to invest in bonds.

The overarching message is a call for clarity in the hiring process — encouraging advisors to figure out precisely what they are looking for.

Tesla has been forced out of pole position by BYD, a manoeuvre that had been predicted. #EV #auto #china #ESG

How might investors think about the year ahead? The capital cycle fuels the engine of progress, but it can also create excesses and inefficiencies.

The potential end to the rate-hiking cycle could be a positive catalyst for some private market investments in 2024. #2024 #investing

As we move into 2024, we expect the global economy to slow marginally, with a bumpy landing for major developed economies in the first half.

Near-term demand concerns along with economic uncertainty have prompted some automakers to dampen their bullish EV outlooks. 

Wall Street analysts’ opinions is firmly in the soft landing camp, congratulating the Fed on a successful effort to slay inflation. #recession

What we nearly always see with new technologies. Instead what we saw is that actually adoption was pretty flat across all groups. #AI

Real Assets may be well-positioned to play an important role in portfolios over the next cycle. #alternatives #investing

In our view the Fed is done hiking, or at most has one hike left. We believe it’s the ideal time to move out the curve. #fixedincome

The four most significant risks confronting global markets in 2024 and examines their potential impact on investors. #markets #2024

U.S. equity opportunities may lie outside the narrow group of stocks related to artificial intelligence, while equities in Europe, China and Japan #markets

HL’s Fund Research team has chosen responsible funds to watch in 2024 and beyond. Here are three of the selections. #ESG 

2024 promises to be a dynamic and innovative period for fintech. We think it’ll go down as a landmark year for the sector. #fintech

The era of cold calls and robo-matching based solely on demographics like zip code and net worth is fading, if not already dead. #advisors

Headwinds, including higher inflation and market volatility, Fidelity’s research identified three areas where firms can boost overall growth.#advisor

Smart prioritization to considering the more overlooked aspects of home improvements, here are some ways you can finance your project effectively. #homes

If nothing else, the last two years have shown us the importance of diversification. #strategy #diveristy

Reform should target lifetime benefits and taxes across generations directly, not just accidentally as a byproduct of other choices.

Continues to show compelling investment opportunities ahead and an outlook that has brightened over the last quarter. #realestate

How much of a boost it gives may largely depend on the economic backdrop that unfolds – and how low central banks are willing to go. #markets

With the COVID-19 onslaught, stories have abounded about a decline in life expectancy for the population as a whole. 

Fund managers have to look ahead; the job forces one to project and analyse before the wheel has spun. #markets

Tesla is recalling just over two million vehicles in the US fitted with its Autopilot driver-assistance system. #tesla #recall #auto

The squeeze on household budgets is set to continue. Wage growth has headed above and cuts to National Insurance are coming through in January. #2024

With this in mind, HL’s Fund Research team has chosen 5 Funds to Watch for 2024. Three of the selections are below. #funds #2024

The year-end rally in the stock market, exploring factors such as seasonal trends, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and positive market sentiment

Higher yields may entice investors to step up their buying of U.S. Treasuries and the timing couldn’t be much better. #household #assets

There are four strategic opportunities that I’m currently eyeing as a COO that I believe will shape the industry’s trajectory.

No matter what your opinion and what your investment bias is, you can find metrics to corroborate it. #markets #2024

Oil prices are increasingly likely to rise towards the end of the year and into 2024, which could hit your investment portfolio.

Bitcoin topping $40,000 is because - not despite - the recent scandals are clearing out the bad actors from the market. #Bitcoin #crypto

The FTSE 100 has regained some confidence from investors, helping to erase losses of recent days. #markets #US

Social Security is increasingly losing its purpose as old-age insurance, as benefits stretch well into what is becoming late middle age for many. #aging

A Santa Rally could supercharge markets to the end of the year. #Santa #markets

Effective strategies for community leaders to improve their living spaces and contribute positively to their neighborhoods. #tech #community

Groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping how advisors achieve success and maintain balance in today’s ever-changing world. #advisors

Investors need to review their investment portfolios to ensure they are on track for risk tolerance and return objectives. #markets

Promoting cryptocurrency exchange Binance brings to light a broader issue - the lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework #crypto

Proper records management and the integral part archiving plays in fostering a culture of compliance and resilience in the face of regulatory. #advisors

More than half of investors plan to increase their ESG-orientated investments in 2024, reveals a new global survey. #ESG #investing