From Steve Land:
NYSE:GLD November 21, 2018 2:31pm
Why Some Investors Are Looking Again at Gold
Renewable Energy Gains Steam
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Renewable energy has been gaining steam for many reasons, as have the investment opportunities in the space. Ketul Sakhpara, portfolio manager and research analyst, Franklin Real Asset Advisors, outlines the three main drivers of interest, and where…
NYSE:XLE October 31, 2018 6:57am
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What To Know About Renewed Stock Volatility
From Franklin Templeton Investments: October has lived up to its reputation as a volatile month as concerns about rising US interest rates, slowing growth in China and upcoming US midterm elections have spooked many investors.
NYSE:IVV October 27, 2018 7:48am
Should We Be Afraid Of U.S. Yield Curve Inversion?
From Franklin Templeton Investments: There has been a lot of talk this year about the flattening of the US yield curve–which is a graphical representation of the spread between short- and long-term interest-rate instruments.
NASDAQ:TLT October 20, 2018 6:51am
A Canadian Perspective On The USMCA
From Franklin Templeton Investments: After more than a year of tense talks, Canada, Mexico and the United States have replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions’ Stephen Lingard gives his take on the new trilateral…
NYSE:EWC October 10, 2018 6:13am
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Technological Innovation Stretches Beyond Labels
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Some of the market’s most innovative companies now call a new sector home, as part of a revamp of the Global Industry Classification Standard used by index providers to classify stocks. Franklin Equity Group’s Matt Moberg,…
NYSE:FLQE October 2, 2018 6:16am
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Fed Goes Full Steam Ahead
From Franklin Templeton Investments: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time this year, which was no surprise to most market participants. Chris Molumphy, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group, offers…
NASDAQ:TLT September 28, 2018 6:01am
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As Environmental Attitudes Shift, So Too Must Investing Habits
From Franklin Templeton Investments: In the 16 years since the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) were first unveiled there’s been a sea change in awareness and concern for the environment among the general public. But that hasn’t necessarily been reflected…
NYSE:FLQE September 27, 2018 5:50am
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Here’s What’s Pushing Biotech Further Than Ever Before
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Franklin Equity Group’s Evan McCulloch explains why higher rates of drug utilization and health care spending are lending support to the biotechnology and health care industries. He also gives his take on recent medical breakthroughs he…
NASDAQ:IBB September 26, 2018 6:11am
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Moving Up in Credit Quality for Better Durability
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Some investment-grade bonds are riskier than their ratings imply, while high-yield bonds have seen some positive tailwinds. Meanwhile, a large number of bank loan agreements now favor borrowers over lenders.
NYSE:HYG September 22, 2018 7:07am
Then And Now: Mortgage-Backed Securities Post-Financial Crisis
From Franklin Templeton Investments: A little over 10 years ago, few people had heard of mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Yet that changed when MBS brought the global financial system to its knees. Today, they’re still a pivotal part of the system,…
NYSE:MBB September 15, 2018 6:26am
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Riding The US Liquefied Natural Gas Wave
From Franklin Templeton Investments: The United States is rapidly expanding its ability to export liquefied natural gas (LNG), as more countries look to embrace cleaner energy. Franklin Equity Group’s Matt Adams gives his outlook for US LNG and the possible…
NYSE:UNG September 6, 2018 5:55am
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Inside Europe’s Tumultuous Summer
From Franklin Templeton Investments: The months of July and August are traditionally a little quieter for markets in Europe as participants take a summer break.
BATS:EZU September 1, 2018 7:37am
Why The Equity Bull Market Could Last Through 2019
From Franklin Templeton Investments: Now that the US equity bull market has officially hit the history books as the longest on record, some observers are concerned it could soon stumble.
NYSE:SPY August 29, 2018 6:12am
It’s Official: S&P 500 Posts Longest Bull Market In History
From Franklin Templeton Investments: The US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, just reached a historic milestone.
NYSE:SPY August 23, 2018 6:01am