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By Elliott Hentov, Ph.D.
While the near-term market effect of the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is minimal—beyond select US oil refiners, Venezuelan sovereign bonds, etc.—Maduro’s capture is a major geopolitical event with profound implications for the future.
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By Michael W Arone, CFA | Chief Investment Strategist, State Street Investment Management
Bull market momentum continues into 2026, fueled by strong earnings, policy support and consumer optimism. Yet stretched valuations and structural shifts underscore the need for strategies that balance growth with resilience.
By Rick Lake | Founder, Narrative Alpha
AI is already reshaping advisory work, yet many advisors still rely on basic prompts that limit results. Here's how to strengthen your prompting approach and get more consistent output across research, planning and communication.
By Cameron Witherow | Client Solutions Specialist, Capital Planning Wealth Management
A demographic shift is reshaping the advice industry. Early-career talent helps stabilize client relationships, support smooth handoffs and keep firms competitive as the wealth transfer accelerates.
By Ric Edelman | Founder, The Truth About Your Future
College leads to higher earnings, better health and greater life satisfaction, but the path is far less automatic than most families assume. Pushing teens to “just go” often results in debt, delays and outcomes that fall short of expectations. What should families focus on instead – and how can they improve their approach?
By Anqi Dong, CFA, CAIA | Senior Research Strategist, State Street Investment Management
By Mariola Pokorska, CFA | Research Analyst, State Street Investment ManagementInvestors use both sector and industry ETFs to express their market views, position for macroeconomic changes and industry trends, and manage portfolio risks. While grouping sector and industry funds together might feel natural, it can lead to oversimplified strategies and missed opportunities. How can you improve?
By Matthew Bartolini, CFA, CAIA | Global Head of Research Strategists, State Street Investment Management
Discover how rising market concentration in U.S. equities is driving strong returns but causing income from dividends to hit historic lows.
By State Street Investment Management
Want to invest in crypto’s growth potential without buying crypto? Consider companies driving crypto’s adoption and use cases – from banks, to blockchains to other companies poised to benefit from the growth in digital assets.
By Dan Meges | Chief Economist, Head of Public Equity, Senior Managing Director; Clearstead
The S&P 500’s surge rivals the dot-com boom, this time driven by excitement over artificial intelligence. While valuations are stretched, profits remain strong. Are we in another bubble – or still in the early stages of a boom?