Research

July 1, 2023 - Growing up in Manitoba, one of the most popular snacks was the jambuster donut. Whether it was after Christmas dinner, a birthday party, or a cold Sunday morning after a hockey game, it was never a bad time for the powder-covered, jelly-filled…

July 4, 2023 - In the 1980s, the emergence of the junk bond market revolutionized corporate finance and significantly impacted the capital markets. The catalyst behind this transformation was Michael Milken, a financier at the investment bank Drexel Burnham Lambert. During this period, many established companies with…

June 16, 2023 - AlphaRank Top Stocks for June represents Accelerate's predictive equity ranking according to its proprietary multi-factor model. Stocks with the highest AlphaRank are expected to outperform, while stocks with the lowest AlphaRank are expected to underperform. (more…)

June 8, 2023 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

May 30, 2023 - On November 9, 1993, legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan released the song "C.R.E.A.M.", an acronym for Cash Rules Everything Around Me. The song featured verses from several Wu-Tang members, who discuss their upbringings while living in New York City. While Raekwon, Inspectah Deck,…

May 28, 2023 - "Sell in May and go away" goes the old Wall Street adage. (more…)

April 17, 2023 - AlphaRank Top Stocks for May represents Accelerate's predictive equity ranking according to its proprietary multi-factor model. Stocks with the highest AlphaRank are expected to outperform, while stocks with the lowest AlphaRank are expected to underperform. (more…)

May 7, 2023 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

April 30, 2023 - Recession. Inflation. Inverted yield curve. Equity valuations. Banking crisis. Rate hikes. Debt ceiling. Defaults. War. The list of economic, geopolitical, and market concerns is extensive. However, once we take stock of all the pressing issues that are top of mind for investors, it…

April 26, 2023 - The first documented lottery was held in China during the Han Dynasty between 205 and 187 BC. These lotteries raised funds for large projects, including the Great Wall of China. (more…)