Market Trends & Outlook

Market Matters: This Happens Every Time the Fed Tries to Cut Rates

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss the direction of the market after Q1, gold, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Market Matters: A Deep Dive into the Semiconductor Sector and More

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst, discuss the semiconductor industry, upcoming events, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Market Matters: A Deep Dive into the Semiconductor Sector and More

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst, discuss the semiconductor industry, upcoming events, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Household Equity Allocations Suggests Caution

Household equity allocations are again sharply rising, as the “Fear Of Missing Out” or “F.O.M.O.” fuels a near panic mentality to chase markets higher. As Michael Hartnett from Bank of America recently noted:

Household Equity Allocations Suggests Caution

Household equity allocations are again sharply rising, as the “Fear Of Missing Out” or “F.O.M.O.” fuels a near panic mentality to chase markets higher. As Michael Hartnett from Bank of America recently noted:

Renewables Are Pushing US Electricity Prices Up

In January last year PJM forecast 1.4% annual demand growth for electricity over the next decade. Two months ago, they raised this to 2.4% over their ten-year planning horizon.

Renewables Are Pushing US Electricity Prices Up

In January last year PJM forecast 1.4% annual demand growth for electricity over the next decade. Two months ago, they raised this to 2.4% over their ten-year planning horizon.

Presidential Elections And Market Corrections

Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship. Given the rampant rhetoric between the right and left, such is not surprising. Such is particularly the case over the last two Presidential elections, where polarizing candidates trumped policies.

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