In early April, the Trump Administration unveiled its “Liberation Day” tariff plan, and it came as quite a shock, with the scope and severity of the proposed retaliatory tariffs far exceeding market expectations. What made the announcement even more surprising was the broad, sweeping approach—marking a sharp departure from the more targeted tariff strategy employed … Continued
Given the market backdrop, we are diving into the curious dance of public companies offering muted guidance during economic uncertainty—and how this often sets the stage for earnings surprises once conditions stabilize. I am a fan of Peter Sellers, the late actor who played in favorite films such as Dr. Strangelove and The Pink Panther. … Continued
March Madness is a welcomed time of year in the basketball world, but madness in the stock market isn’t as joyful to watch. While both may be accompanied by nail biting and stomach-churning ups and downs, investors want more wins than losses in their portfolios at the end of the tournament. In our view, a … Continued
The start of a new year often inspires reflections on the past, with renewed effort to apply any lessons we’ve learned to try to anticipate what the future might bring. In the realm of financial markets, learning never stops, and one of the most significant lessons from the past five years or so—which includes the … Continued
The U.S. economy spent most of 2024 with short-term interest rates stuck at around 5.3%. Then, in September, the Fed finally began lowering rates just as football season kicked off (better luck next year to my teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and the San Francisco 49ers). As fall turned to winter, the Fed had delivered 100 … Continued
Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, joined Squawk Box to discuss her thoughts on the latest market trends and market outlook for 2025. This content was produced and provided by an unaffiliated third party entity. We are providing this video as a convenience only and such provision does not imply that Sand Hill or … Continued
Following the post-COVID stimulus hangover in 2022, the bull market has continued to run. One of the key factors was the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce interest rates in September, delivered nearly a year after they teased the market that the change was coming. Additional drivers of the market run include a massive capital expenditure … Continued
For the past decade, the list of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies has consistently been dominated by many of the same technology firms. These have become the hallmark of our country’s innovative culture, with their products and services working their way into almost every facet of our lives. This is especially true for many … Continued
Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, joined Squawk Box to discuss her thoughts on market trends following the upcoming election. This content was produced and provided by an unaffiliated third party entity. We are providing this video as a convenience only and such provision does not imply that Sand Hill or any of our … Continued
Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill Global Advisors CIO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest market trends ahead of the opening bell. This content was produced and provided by an unaffiliated third party entity. We are providing this video as a convenience only and such provision does not imply that Sand Hill or any of our … Continued