All Equities articles – Page 7
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White papersJapan for the Long Haul
Don’t let recent market volatility distract from the long-term fundamentals. We think another stage of growth is likely on its way.
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PodcastUS small caps – Reasons to be cheerful
US small-cap stocks had a strong start to 2026 with the Russell 2000 index significantly outperforming the S&P 500 large cap. Geoff Dailey, Head of US Equities, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that the main driver was the artificial intelligence theme. The AI infrastructure boom has helped semiconductors, tech and hardware engineering names, while rapid product development in agentic AI pressured software stocks.
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White papersFed on pause, world on edge
The Fed held rates steady again, but the real story is what’s happening around it: oil prices near $100, geopolitical uncertainty, and mixed economic signals that are anything but straightforward. With so much in flux, knowing where to position a portfolio matters more than ever. Our latest outlook breaks down what the Fed’s decision means for investors and where we see opportunity across equities, real assets and fixed income right now. Read the full update to see what we’re watching and where we think value lies.
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VideoPutting AI to Work: Testing Brand Strategy in Real Time
The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to change over time.
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White papersReassessing Europe: The case for a multi-asset total return approach
Following a prolonged period of being under the radar, Europe is increasingly coming back into global investors’ focus.
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White papersThe next phase for US equities: Broader, resilient, durable
It would be difficult to overstate just how complex the current environment has become. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policy and an unpredictable political environment have all contributed to a climate where uncertainty feels like the default.
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White papersChina: a trot, not a gallop – so far
China’s stock market has lagged peers this year. Why has the country been left behind?
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White papersUS equities hit new highs
US stocks climbed to a new record this week, supported by several factors. Firstly, as investors look for a swift resolution of the Iran crisis, strong corporate earnings boosted confidence, with 80% of S&P 500 companies that have reported first-quarter results having beaten estimates so far. At sectoral level, technology has regained leadership, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index posting a notably strong performance.
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White papersCLO equity insights: Thinking fast and CLO
CLO equity offers a classic example of short- versus long-term thinking. Investor dialogue and market research often emphasize short-term conditions, such as arbitrage spreads or near-term credit sentiment. But, in our view, this underappreciates the compounding impact of long-term optionality in the structure.
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White papersLooking beyond conflict: Viewing volatility as opportunity
Investors are climbing a high wall of worries in 2026. With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, messy trade disputes in the world’s major economic regions, growing fears over the impact of artificial intelligence, and deep political divisions in the United States and elsewhere, it can be difficult to remove emotions from practical investment decisions.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - May 2026
Over the past few weeks, markets have been driven by higher inflation expectations, shifting central bank outlooks and contrasting news flow, all within a matter of days. This resulted in upward pressure on rates and downward pressure on risk assets in the initial part of the conflict. Most equities, including those in the US, Europe and emerging markets, have now returned close to their pre-war levels.
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VideoFixed Income Quarterly: Why a selective approach could be beneficial
Watch Olivier de Larouzière discuss his outlook for bond markets, the need for investors to be selective in fixed income, and the areas where he sees potential opportunities.
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WebinarWebinar: AI bulls versus bears
In this webinar, equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder and economist Jared Franz examine the bull and bear cases for AI: bubble risk, productivity signals and when profitability may show up.
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VideoQuarterly Outlook - Looking through the fog of war
Amid sticky inflationary pressures and shifting growth dynamics, what do rising bond yields mean for fixed income investors? And can equities continue to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty?
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White papersWater: The hidden constraint shaping the digital economy
Structural megatrends are pressuring water resources, increasing scarcity and challenging long‑term sustainability and economic growth. This creates opportunities for investors to invest in companies providing solutions, ranging from upstream activities such as procurement & equipment, mid‑stream production & distribution, to downstream operation & end use.
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White papersGlobal uncertainty gives way to opportunity in bond and equity markets
At the start of 2026, most investors held an optimistic view of the global economic outlook, anticipating stable growth supported by increased spending on artificial intelligence.
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White papersIMF outlook points to resilience and fragilities
“The debate is no longer simply about slower growth and sticky inflation, but about a world in which policy, security, industrial strategy and capital markets are becoming increasingly intertwined.”
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White papersEquity Outlook 2Q 2026: Global Growth Holds Firm As Geopolitical Risk Simmers
Persistent macro tailwinds and broadening earnings growth keep us constructive on risk assets through the fog of war.
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White papersEquity Quarterly: Not so different
The Middle East conflict continues to dominate the equity outlook, so far markets have shown surprising resilience. Macroeconomic data has been re-assessed, but earnings revisions have been positive year-to-date for most major indices. The wide divergence in performance between US and emerging market technology stocks has closed, and we see more balanced, positive prospects ahead.
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White papersDéjà vu: Parallels between the dotcom era and the AI surge
Comparing previous tech booms and bust cycles with today’s AI surge highlights some notable patterns. Historically, undervalued stocks with low price/earnings ratios have outperformed during market downturns that followed unsustainable rises in valuations. This underscores the importance of focusing on valuation to manage risk. Understanding historical parallels can help inform smarter investment decisions amid market uncertainty.
