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Summary Is the tech selloff overdone? Which semiconductor makers may benefit from the U.S. CHIPS Act? Kim Parlee speaks with Jim Kelleher, Director of Research and Senior Technology Analyst at Argus Research. Technology stocks are having their worst start to ...

Summary Why some tech stocks might be bargains, despite declines. Tech fundamentals vs market sentiment, and why they tell two different stories. Are there tech stocks that are recession proof? It’s been a challenging year for equity markets, especially mega-c...

Summary Today's market X-ray shows the returns for each index, asset class, sector, and so on, since the recent low point on June 16th. Of the global indices, US small caps are in the lead, followed by the NASDAQ. High beta stocks are the most preferred factors since June 16. ...

Summary Despite the recent outperformance of US-based companies and US investors’ home-country bias, we believe investors will still benefit from proper diversification for a well-balanced portfolio. In countries with less-efficient markets, there can be greater investment ...

The supply-related constraints which have troubled global electronics producers since early last year were compounded as demand conditions in key industries deteriorated in July. Although we've seen evidence that the supply crunch for electronic and electrical items has receded from i...

Only 10% of the nation feels positive about the economy, and last month, consumer sentiment hit a record low. Climate change is submerging or parching dense and developed regions all over the globe. The greatest threat to our nation isn’t an economic recession, but losing t...

Global equity markets went into a protective crouch last quarter, and factor performance followed suit. The collapse in Consumer Discretionary and/or Technology stocks was a dominant driver of global factor performance in Q2. The Quality premium versus Value has returned to its lo...

Management teams will likely need to learn to do more with less. A rising tide of valuations, coupled with excessive use of stock compensation, has helped to keep a lid on labor expenses. This environment will likely bring prolonged pain to the more speculative corners of the mark...

As companies adjust to inflation, rising interest rates, and a likely economic slowdown, investors are struggling to compute future earnings and the impact on stock valuations. Broadening the sources of stability can help diversify risk and return potential. Geopolitical risk and ...

Why the economy, practically speaking, may already be in recession. Why defensive sectors may be worth a closer look in the current environment. Market sentiment might be bearish, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities. Aggressive moves by central banks...