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September 10, 2024 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

August 31, 2024 - The phrase, "picking up pennies in front of a steamroller," is often used on Wall Street to describe an investment strategy offering small, consistent gains but involves taking on significant risk. The idea is that while you might be able to pick up some pennies…

August 19, 2024 - The 2024 Paris Olympics wrapped up this month featuring standout performances from sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec, breakdancer Raygun, and the ever present Snoop Dogg. By standout performance we mean meme-worthy entertainment. Alas, now society's collective attention moves to the world's next big star-studded event, the next…

August 9, 2024 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

July 30, 2024 - Just as motor oil lubricates an internal combustion engine, allowing a car to operate at its peak efficiency, interest rates grease the M&A machine, facilitating mergers and acquisitions as companies seek profit growth and expansion into new markets. However, the level of…

July 27, 2024 - In last month's edition of Top Stocks, we discussed the issue of narrow market leadership and the implications of the lack of stock market breadth. In the memo, we stated: "The lack of market breadth, explained by the significant multiple expansion of a…

July 10, 2024 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

June 25, 2024 - In last month's Merger Monitor, Hipster Antitrust, we discussed the FTC's aggressive approach to antitrust regulations. We concluded that its actions have thus far not resulted in a demonstrably higher deal termination rate nor longer average deal timelines (at least not yet). So far,…

June 23, 2024 - Stock market breadth, which analyzes the number of stocks advancing versus the number of stocks declining, is a time-tested stock market tool that helps gauge investor sentiment and parse emerging risks. Breadth indicators help investors understand the participation level of stocks in market movements…

June 7, 2024 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)