Matson Money: The Origins of “Bear” and “Bull” Markets
(Matson Money) In the world of finance, terms like “bull market” and “bear market” are commonplace and used to describe the direction of stock prices and overall market sentiment. These metaphors, however, have a curious origin that dates back centuries. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the history behind these terms, helping to shed light on why a bear market is called a bear and why a bull market is associated with the mighty bull.
The Bear Market: A Symbol of Hibernation
GeoWealth: Are These Operational Hurdles Interfering With Your Growth?
(GeoWealth) There’s no denying the rapid evolution of the financial services industry over the past few years. Growth-focused Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) have had to adapt quickly to remain competitive. Whether it was the overnight shift to remote work and digital communication with the pandemic, the continued white-hot M&A activity, or the uptick in client expectations, advisors have been forced to stay nimble.
So how – and what – are they doing?
Morningstar Investment Management: The Improving Reality Of Japan
(Morningstar Investment Management) Japan has been one of the most unloved equity markets in the world for decades—it’s been a pariah of sorts.
However, investing is about what happens in the future, not what happened in the past. And many investors are turning a curious eye toward Japan.
The reason? Japan has become an aggressive market reformer—pushing companies to prioritize shareholders—and a welcome change.
For some, these reforms may get overlooked because of recent history.
BofA Says This Simple Strategy 'Should Handily Outperform' The S&P 500
BofA says this simple strategy 'should handily outperform' the S&P 500, despite raising its year-end target to 4,600.
Goldman Sachs Splits With Regulators on Risk That Basis Trade Poses
Growth in the Treasury bond basis trade is less likely to de-stabilize the financial system than it has in the past.