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A Fundamental Firm Foundation

With nearly 90% of S&P 500 Index companies having reported their second-quarter earnings, the bottom line has surprised by over 29% thus far compared to analyst estimates (see the chart).

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Long TIPS Yield 3%. Time to Buy?

In late 2008, TIPS yields rose past 3.0%, a juicy rate that lasted barely a month. By 2010, yields had fallen below 2.0%; by 2011, below 1.0%; and just before inflation exploded and the Fed tightened in 2021, the 5-year…

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Top ETF Launches of Summer 2026

The ETF industry continues its fast pace of innovation, with product development showing no signs of slowing. U.S. ETFs ended July with $15.7 trillion in total assets under management, bringing in $193 billion in net ne…

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A Quieter Fed Makes This Bond ETF Appealing

Fixed income investors are dealing with more bumps on Bond Road this year than they bargained for. Treasury yields remain elevated, and prevailing market wisdom continues to hold that persistent inflation will keep the …

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World Markets Watchlist: August 10, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CA…

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