Wall Street is expecting a subdued earnings season from Corporate America despite the first-quarter’s stock market fireworks. Yes, the S&P 500 Index rose 10% from January to March. Strategists, however, predict that S&P 500 companies will post their smallest year-over-year profit growth since 2019, just 3.9%, in the first quarter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, investors often examine the past returns of that scheme and compare them with the similar schemes that fall under the same category. Although past returns do not guarantee the future returns, investors invariably give a lot of emphasis to them. Here, we list out the top-performing mutual funds
As the financial year 2023-24 draws to a close, it’s evident that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have emerged as a valuable investment and tax-saving tool for investors. In a landscape marked by economic uncertainty and evolving market dynamics, REITs offer a compelling avenue for individuals and institutions alike to access the real estate market
This roundup will be published monthly. It is meant to highlight some of the most notable funding rounds of the month and is not intended to be comprehensive. Several major fundraising announcements in the payer/employer space were announced this month. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds: HiLabs raises $39 million
One of the basic tenets of investing is that to earn better-than-average returns, an investment typically requires higher-than-average risk. But sometimes you come across an investment that could beat a broad-based index like the S&P 500 without a high level of risk. In his most recent letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett suggests Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:
The clocks going forward gives armchair investors a chance to cash in on stock market movements as sleep-deprived traders are slower to react to company updates, a study has found. The loss of just one hour’s sleep results in markets underpricing the shares of affected companies by 36pc, according research conducted by the University of
Numerous investors are curious about multi-cap mutual funds and their potential to generate long-term wealth. To determine which multi-cap funds can offer the highest returns and add appropriate value to an investment portfolio, it’s crucial to grasp the nature of these funds and understand why so many investors are eager to invest a portion of
The specialized lenders known as mortgage real estate investment trusts have a prominent spot on the injured list of players in commercial real estate. Since rising rates started to weigh on real estate borrowers in early 2022, shares of two mortgage REITs— Starwood Property Trust and Blackstone Mortgage Trust —have fallen 15% and 35%, respectively.
It’s campaign season, and not just for presidential candidates. It’s also proxy season, when shareholders get to vote on proposals to change policies at the companies they invest in. Mutual funds are no exception, and the world of closed-end funds is often home to some epic battles. Case in point: In dueling statements, Saba Capital
A well-articulated sell strategy—and the discipline to stick with it—are among the most important qualities a patient investor can have, but they’re often overlooked. Most investors can explain why they bought a stock, but few can say, before they buy a stock, what would cause them to sell it. The managers of the MFS International