Higher prices in 2024 have been driven by Growth, Large Size, Momentum, Quality and Free Cash Flow. Equity market corrections have benefitted Value, Low Vol. High Beta has been a structural laggard in this cycle.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Thursday, rising 243.63 points (0.59%) to close at 41,335.05, boosted by gains in Goldman Sachs, Intel, and Visa. The S&P 500 finished just below flat at 5,591.96, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.23% to 17,516.43. At the sector level XLE led on the day adding
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.12%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.6% and the Dow trimmed 0.39% on Wednesday. At the sector level, XLF and XLV led while XLY and XLK were the biggest laggards. Conforming to recent trends, Value and min vol. were outperforming factors on the day as they generally have been in 2024
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US equity indices edged positive Tuesday afternoon to finish at best levels of the day. Markets likely will tread water into NVDA earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Tuesday saw the Dow add 0.02% as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both gained 0.16%. At the sector level XLE and XLU were laggards for the day
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Equities closed mixed across the major US indices. The Dow added 0.16% while the S&P 500 fell 0.32% and the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 0.85%. TSLA and NVDA gave back some of Friday’s big gains while CVX helped to boost energy shares higher. At the sector level, XLE and XLB were strong performers as Crude
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Equities closed the week with a flourish as the Nasdaq responded to Thursdays decline by leading large cap. equities higher on Friday adding 1.47% while the S&P 500 was up 1.15%, the Dow gained 1.14% and the Russell 2000 surged 3.19% and nearing highs for the year. At the sector level XLY, XLRE and XLK
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Company Fundamentals have been resilient despite softer economic conditions. We continue to watch the level of interest rates, believing the bull market narrative is dependent on rates staying lower to support any sustained consumer recovery.
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Business Development Companies (BDCs) are special investment vehicles that provide funding to small and mid-sized businesses. They generate income through loans and equity investments, often paying high dividends to investors. Due to their structure, BDCs are sensitive to economic conditions, and their performance is closely tied to credit markets and interest rates. A significant portion
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Equities pulled back on Thursday with the major US Indices all notching declines. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.67% while the S&P 500 gave back 0.89% and the Dow 0.43%. Equal weighted stocks outperformed as Mega Cap. heavyweights TSLA and NVDA were down >5%. At the sector level, Technology and Discretionary shares led to the downside
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