PSCT News and Press, PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Tech Ptf From 08/16/22

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 ...

Hindenburg Research published a short thesis on Ebix, creating FUD by combining old news and some superficial research. Ebix stock went down by more than 35% due to the short attack and has not fully recovered. Responses from Ebix have not only addressed the short thesis but also ...

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...

Why the long-term outlook for tech may still be optimistic? How a recession might impact the tech sector? What a post-pandemic market looks like for tech companies? For further details see: Tech Stocks Have Tumbled In 2022, But Is The Worst Almost Over?

In China, a tightening of the credit cycle led to a major reset in the valuations of big tech stocks in the country. Big tech stocks in the US also now face a major regulatory crackdown of their own, both here and in Europe. The lesson that might be gleaned from China’s exp...

Adtran beats top and bottom line estimates in its first quarter, and shares have responded as a result. Profitability, though, remains constrained due to ongoing supply chain headwinds, which are expected to continue. Market seems to be pricing in lower prices. Adtran needs a cata...