Columbia Threadneedle’s equity analysts and technology investment teams have been following AI since its inception to identify key players and areas of growth. At its heart, opportunity in AI is driven by growth in the need for computing power.
The Federal Reserve’s decision on 9/18 to cut interest rates by 0.5% signals a shift towards stimulating economic growth amid uncertainty about inflation. Read First Trust’s Economic Research Report to understand how this policy change may affect your financial strategy.
History suggests Presidential elections are not nearly as important to the financial markets as the media plays them up to be, and a focus on fundamentals rather than political slogans has generally been beneficial.
Bitcoin’s legitimacy as an asset has never been higher due to the recent shift in traditional institutions’ stance.
Like sunshine after rain, up markets have always followed down markets. Here’s what you need to know about rising, or bull, markets.
Today’s better inflation and Fed environment suggests that the most worrisome scenarios are dissipating, and gives a positive sign for those looking to invest in bonds.
In any crisis, “playing it safe” to avoid losing your money can seem like the only rational strategy. However, history shows that long-term investors who stayed the course through crises and didn’t lose sight of their financial goals have been rewarded.
The way we make everyday purchasing decisions has drastically changed over the last decade. So why don’t we treat our investments the same way?
Organizing Your Financial Records. Many people struggle every time they open their mail or email. They ask themselves, “Is this important? Do I need this? Should I keep it? Should I throw it away?”
A carefully crafted estate plan can be one of the greatest gifts you give to your loved ones. Leaving behind a plan that clearly indicates where your important documents are kept can make it easier for your survivors to carry out your wishes.
When a loved one dies, the details that need to be taken care of by survivors may be particularly overwhelming because it is such an emotional time. This checklist is intended to be a reminder of some of the details that may need to be attended to, both immediately and afterward.
Bond prices may not matter as much as you might think they do. Bond interest may be more important.
A pooled income fund is a planned giving arrangement that combines your gifts with those of other donors for investment purposes.
Investors contend with different emotional influences as they try to manage their portfolios and seek their long-term goals. One of the strongest influences – and potentially, most problematic – is politics.
From state tax breaks to financial counseling, the benefits available to servicemembers are abundant, but may not be well understood.
After you’ve assessed your current and future income tax brackets, the above guide should help you better understand your options.
Artificial intelligence comes in many forms, and despite years of overpromising, AI doesn’t comprise sentient machines that reason like humans. Rather, AI encompasses more narrowly focused pattern matching at scale to complement human reasoning.
In any crisis, “playing it safe” to avoid losing your money can seem like the only rational strategy. However, history shows that long-term investors who stayed the course through crises and didn’t lose sight of their financial goals have been rewarded.
AI is no longer just a trend, but a full-blown movement now. Read Linda Duessel’s report for an easy-to-understand yet in-depth analysis of what’s in store next for artificial intelligence!