Brown Advisory

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Later in the year, markets became anxious about other topics, such as a potential economic slowdown, a new level of dysfunction in Washington (including unusual executive challenges to the Fed's independence and an extended partial government shutdown), and escalating trade disputes between the U.S. growth, but not a recession.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2016

While the factors above have buoyed dividend-rich stocks this year, such stocks now pose a rising risk in portfolios for several reasons: Their valuations have stretched beyond what is justified by the fundamentals in many cases. Cause for Caution: Why Dividend-Rich Stocks Pose A Greater Risk Stretched Valuations. Passive Inflows.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2016

While the factors above have buoyed dividend-rich stocks this year, such stocks now pose a rising risk in portfolios for several reasons: Their valuations have stretched beyond what is justified by the fundamentals in many cases. Stretched Valuations. billion, nearly double the $367.3 billion in assets they held in 2011. Conclusion.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 19, 2019

There are some warning signs, to be sure, such as an inverted yield curve, tight labor markets, and a slowing housing market, but there are also other factors—such as modest household leverage, low corporate default rates and accommodating monetary policy—that suggest the economy may still have some room to run.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 17, 2023

Sustained declines in inflation, a rate hike cycle nearing an end, and a resilient economy that may avoid recession resulted in a broad-based rally. UAL), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Treasury Notes are guaranteed by the federal government as to the timely payment of principal and interest. PNC), Prologis, Inc.

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Brown Advisory

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Among the concerns breeding skepticism about the economy and the markets are on-again/off-again trade negotiations, disruption of supply chains, declines in manufacturing activity, and sluggish capital spending. economy that may restrain the country's ability to grow at rates considered normal over the last several decades.

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Brown Advisory

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Among the concerns breeding skepticism about the economy and the markets are on-again/off-again trade negotiations, disruption of supply chains, declines in manufacturing activity, and sluggish capital spending. economy that may restrain the country's ability to grow at rates considered normal over the last several decades.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 17, 2023

Lower-than-forecast inflation on both consumer prices and producer prices sparked investor optimism that inflation may be able to fall further without tipping the economy into recession and provide the basis for the Fed to moderate its more hawkish rate hike stance. PNC), Prologis, Inc. PLD) Wednesday: Netflix, Inc. NFLX), Tesla, Inc.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 11, 2022

Recession fears were supported by an inversion in the yield curve and updated second-quarter Gross Domestic Product projections indicating the economy is ready to contract. Bancorp (USB), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), Conagra Brands (CAG). Friday: UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Citigroup, Inc. (C),

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 8, 2018

Also, the internal competition among business units for funding often leads to capital allocation processes governed more by organizational politics than by business merits. The spinoff retained the Babcock & Wilcox name; the remaining company, BWX Technologies, is a service-focused entity focused on government and nuclear operations.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 10, 2022

prime minister’s decision to reverse a tax cut proposal that had upended financial markets the previous week lifted investors. Falling yields further lifted investor enthusiasm, as did new economic data indicating a cooling economy. C), Morgan Stanley (MS), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. WBA), BlackRock, Inc.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2018

We tend to be strategic rather than tactical in our approach to investing, but a combination of recent fundamental developments and valuation changes has caused us to add a note of caution in conversations with clients and in the management of their portfolios. Concentration: Much of the U.S. Using the 10-year U.S.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2018

We tend to be strategic rather than tactical in our approach to investing, but a combination of recent fundamental developments and valuation changes has caused us to add a note of caution in conversations with clients and in the management of their portfolios. Concentration: Much of the U.S. Using the 10-year U.S.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

managers focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and the 13.6% We look for fundamental strengths, attractive valuations and what we call Sustainable Business Advantage (SBA). Companies with SBA pursue sustainable strategies that have the potential to strengthen financial performance and increase shareholder value.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

managers focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and the 13.6% We look for fundamental strengths, attractive valuations and what we call Sustainable Business Advantage (SBA). Companies with SBA pursue sustainable strategies that have the potential to strengthen financial performance and increase shareholder value.

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Brown Advisory

JULY 19, 2017

Valuations of the U.S. and global economies have managed to eke out decent performance in recent years but have yet to re-establish their pre-crisis growth levels. Today, we hear the word “unprecedented” far too often, referencing everything from stock valuations, to the U.S. But we can’t deny the existence of fear.

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Brown Advisory

JULY 19, 2017

Valuations of the U.S. and global economies have managed to eke out decent performance in recent years but have yet to re-establish their pre-crisis growth levels. Today, we hear the word “unprecedented” far too often, referencing everything from stock valuations, to the U.S. But we can’t deny the existence of fear.

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Truemind Capital

APRIL 19, 2024

Here are some of the popular themes and the risks associated with them: Falling Interest Rates : There has been earnest demand by market participants to cut interest rates in the US and other developed economies on the back of falling inflation rates. Central Governments have given hope of meaningful rate cuts within this year.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 21, 2017

Other studies highlight additional factors that seem to characterize successful managers: Governance: Management structure and manager tenure are meaningfully related to performance. It underperformed primarily during very strong markets, as might be expected given its discipline with regard to valuations.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 21, 2017

Other studies highlight additional factors that seem to characterize successful managers: Governance: Management structure and manager tenure are meaningfully related to performance. It underperformed primarily during very strong markets, as might be expected given its discipline with regard to valuations.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While valuation is critical to our approach, it occurs near the end of our process. We call them the 3Gs: durable growth, sound governance and scalable go-to market strategies. Companies with sound governance are run by the right people to tackle that opportunity. Second, we keep a keen eye on valuation.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While valuation is critical to our approach, it occurs near the end of our process. We call them the 3Gs: durable growth, sound governance and scalable go-to market strategies. Companies with sound governance are run by the right people to tackle that opportunity. Second, we keep a keen eye on valuation.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 24, 2017

For one, real estate tends to move more in concert with the direction of the economy, while stock prices, for example, tend to move in advance of a change in economic fundamentals. We can’t control the economy or predict its near-term direction. Low correlation means that real estate helps to diversify balanced portfolios. company.

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James Hendries

MARCH 6, 2023

Suggesting an economy makes “no landing” makes no sense. Economic activity does not stop like an airplane eventually does, but rather the economy will settle into a steady state where growth is consistent with factors such as population and productivity. One example is the slow recalibration of goods and services spending.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Given the country’s weak economy, due in large part to stringent zero-COVID-19 measures that have led to strict and prolonged lockdowns, coupled with a debt-laden property market, authorities in Beijing and throughout the Chinese provinces will need to focus on reviving the country’s economic underpinning. At the same time, U.S.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 18, 2022

CIO Perspectives Webinar, 2022 Asset Allocation Outlook mhannan Fri, 03/18/2022 - 06:42 Markets have been unsteady at the start of 2022, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and concerns about equity valuations. Corporate High Yield Index and Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return Index are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 18, 2022

Markets have been unsteady at the start of 2022, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and concerns about equity valuations. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities between one and 10 years. Fri, 03/18/2022 - 06:42.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 11, 2021

These can include aspects like size, time horizon, expertise, financial situation and governance. With traditional assets like stocks and bonds at high valuations, the implications for future returns of those assets may be underwhelming. Source: BLOOMBERG. This analysis is not intended to be a guarantee of future results.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 11, 2021

These can include aspects like size, time horizon, expertise, financial situation and governance. With traditional assets like stocks and bonds at high valuations, the implications for future returns of those assets may be underwhelming. Muted Expectations. Source: BLOOMBERG. It is not representative of an actual portfolio.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 30, 2018

However, alongside these positive fundamental trends we also see potential causes for concern—valuation risk, to be sure, but also macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. Upside risk” that stock valuations shift even higher. The volatility in February is an indication of the market’s sensitivity to news about any of these risk factors.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 5, 2024

So I saw many companies then taxed and financial services. What happened over the last year and a half or so is rates went up and valuations went down. So what we’re trying to do is use historical data to predict how an asset reacts in different states of the economy. The next thing we need is data.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 13, 2018

With the most recent economic data showing signs of acceleration, more observers began to question the wisdom of introducing fiscal stimulation at a time when the economy was already gaining momentum. On that question, the economy is sending somewhat mixed signals. Technical factors also contributed to the swift decline in stocks.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 13, 2018

With the most recent economic data showing signs of acceleration, more observers began to question the wisdom of introducing fiscal stimulation at a time when the economy was already gaining momentum. On that question, the economy is sending somewhat mixed signals. Technical factors also contributed to the swift decline in stocks.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Looking ahead, for our base-case scenario we see inflation remaining moderate and most major economies continuing to grow at a modest pace. Market jitters increased in mid-2015 amid signs that growth was slowing in large economies—most significantly, China. Declining productivity among advanced economies has weakened global growth.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Looking ahead, for our base-case scenario we see inflation remaining moderate and most major economies continuing to grow at a modest pace. Market jitters increased in mid-2015 amid signs that growth was slowing in large economies—most significantly, China. Declining productivity among advanced economies has weakened global growth.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 24, 2021

Stocks with ultra-high valuations led that charge, as Tesla, Peloton, Pinduoduo and DocuSign all saw double-digit gains. Put simply, the market is willing to project fantastically far into the future to find the cash that can validate nosebleed valuations. In their worldview, government bonds get destroyed. Catherine D.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 24, 2021

Stocks with ultra-high valuations led that charge, as Tesla, Peloton, Pinduoduo and DocuSign all saw double-digit gains. Put simply, the market is willing to project fantastically far into the future to find the cash that can validate nosebleed valuations. In their worldview, government bonds get destroyed. Catherine D.

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