All Equities articles – Page 5
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White papersUS stocks touch new all-time highs
The S&P 500, the primary US equities index, touched record highs recently, led by the technology sector and the optimism around the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. A better-than-expected corporate earnings season and hopes of interest rate cuts by the Fed also supported sentiment.
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White papersCan AI continue to power U.S. exceptionalism?
As AI demand drives technology stocks to record highs, investors question whether extraordinary capital spending will deliver sustainable returns and if the Magnificent 7’s market dominance can continue. Discover why U.S. tech leadership may face new challenges, how market concentration creates both opportunities and risks, and what the competitive threat from emerging markets like China means for long-term investment strategy.
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White papersWhich indices have surprised on the upside?
As summer season in the northern hemisphere begins to wrap up, we take a rollcall of the indices that have outdone themselves so far this year.
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White papers5 leadership lessons from top CEOs
Culture eats strategy for breakfast, according to management guru Peter Drucker.
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White papersSmooth sailing? Don’t get caught in the cross currents
The full impact of tariffs is not yet clear, but investors’ resilience to crises looks to be challenged. In this CIO Note, Fabiana Fedeli, CIO Equities, Multi Asset and Sustainability, emphasises the importance of focusing on the ‘micro’ when the macro backdrop is uncertain. In a market where return dispersion is growing, Fabiana suggests granular stock selection is key to identifying the winners and taking advantage of idiosyncratic opportunities.
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VideoNeuberger Berman Private Markets: Q2 2025 Preliminary Valuation Summary & Analysis
Doug Manor, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman Private Markets, provides an overview of private equity markets and an outlook based on trends in the marketplace.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin: Monthly Hedge Fund Update – July 2025
Risk assets produced mostly positive performance in July as investors focus shifted towards constructive earnings, strong inflows from both retail and professional communities, as well as a softening in early month factor rotation pressures. The Dow Jones Industrials, S&P500 and the NASDAQ had positive performance. In Equity / Hedged, US Equity Hedged strategies produced mostly positive returns.
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White papersThe Coming Slowdown in Growth and Liquidity: What It Means For Investors in 2H 2025
We believe twin slowdowns in economic growth and global liquidity could weigh on various risk assets in the second half of 2025.
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White papersKey catalysts for a sustained rebound in small caps
Small-cap stocks are showing signs of revival thanks to valuation gaps, potential Fed easing and improving macro indicators—though a durable rally will hinge on earnings growth and policy support.
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White papersA partnership to deliver breadth and depth on India equity
Why we are collaborating with HDFC Asset Management Company on an India strategy
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White papersStrategy Outlook – Unified Global Alternatives - Hedge Funds Third Quarter 2025
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs set global equity markets off to a volatile start in Q2 but they ultimately finished the quarter strongly positive as deals were negotiated and uncertainty eased. UGA HF Broad Based Diversified and Broad Based Neutral strategies generated positive performance during the quarter, with gains predominantly driven by Equity Hedged and Trading strategies, while Credit / Income and Relative Value strategies contributed smaller profits.
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White papersEquities: All Eyes on the Fed
Political pressure, changing personnel and a complex mix of macroeconomic data in recent weeks have renewed the focus on the Federal Reserve and its policy direction. Compared to the bond markets, equity markets seem to be taking these developments in stride.
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White papersUnlocking idiosyncratic alpha: Quick takes on capital markets
In an environment shaped by volatile macro trends, focused active stock selection—so-called idiosyncratic alpha—offers a resilient source of outperformance. Managers who can identify opportunities beyond broad market movements are best positioned to build robust, long-term portfolios.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets Equity Outlook H2 2025
Despite various headwinds, we see compelling opportunities in emerging markets (EM), particularly for quality and growth-oriented investors.
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VideoWhat’s next for Asia ex-Japan?
Jonathan Pines, Head of Asia ex-Japan, explores the bright spots emerging across the region. What’s driving the team’s approach as they look to H2 and beyond? Selective positioning in China’s A-share market, momentum from recent South Korean governance reforms, and a tactical underweight to Taiwan are all anchoring our outlook.
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White papersRisks and resilience: H1 2025 European loan market review
Whilst public equity markets saw significant volatility in the first half of the year, the European loan market was relatively stable. However, during the second half of 2025, both risks and opportunities lie ahead for investors.
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VideoNew name, same philosophy: (Re)introducing: Global SMID Equity Engagement
The Fund may have changed its name – but nothing fundamental has changed. In this video, we explain why the philosophy, objectives and process behind Global SMID Equity Engagement all remain the same.
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White papersGiving due importance to mental wellbeing
Many people are affected – directly and indirectly – by the issue of mental health, and this has been particularly apparent over the last few years amid the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. Against this backdrop, the Global SMID Equity Engagement* team engaged with about 60% of the portfolio during 2024 on this topic.
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White papersA 20,000-Foot Perspective: Can Bonds and Equities Both be Right?
The combination of stagflation concerns from macro data and robust corporate earnings in the last week have helped bolster the case for a striking gap between fixed income and equity premia persisting, highlighting the complex and finely balanced growth outlook.
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White papersCLOs in focus: Opportunity amid uncertainty
Himani Trivedi, Head of Structured Credit at Nuveen, shares her thoughts on how CLO markets are faring amid market volatility from Trump’s tariff policy and highlights how experienced managers can find value across the CLO capital structure.
