Insights

Experienced active managers can capitalize on opportunities that fall outside their benchmarks and can manage unwanted concentrations. This has historically resulted in relatively high success rates in generating alpha.

Another regional bank falls, but the markets are seeing the forest from the trees as challenges appear contained.

An unexpected shock in the banking sector has stress-tested the economy and policymakers. Both initially passed. But the impact on lending and credit conditions remains unclear and increases the likelihood of a mistake by the Fed going forward.

Moving away from an abnormal regime of crisis-era stimulus won’t be a smooth process. But the volatility should be easier to stomach knowing that the destination is likely to be a healthier, more balanced economy.

Big data — no longer the exclusive domain of Silicon Valley — is reshaping traditional industries and creating opportunities for investors, even in surprising places like manufacturing and agriculture.

Political brinksmanship over the debt limit is poised to push the Treasury to the edge. If 2011 is a guide, T-bill discounts could get wider into June, potentially causing ripple effects across markets.

Weak global growth for the year ahead appears almost certain. The outlook for capital markets is anything but.

Consumer companies that are adept at turning mountains of customer data into actionable intelligence are boosting sales and gaining market share, creating opportunities for investors.

The outlook for stocks and bonds given the expected paths of economic growth and interest rates.

Do ESG critics have a point? raises issues such as ESG’s recent underperformance (and the problem with generalizing issues about ESG)