CePro - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, recently presented at the HTSA 2022 spring conference on the outlook for the markets and reasons to stay positive amidst rising inflation, neutral monetary policy, and some forecasts of a recession in the next year. Smith stated, “Some economists are forecasting a recession by the end of Read More →
The Wall Street Journal - According to The Wall Street Journal, it’s been a rocky spell for stocks, but under the market’s surface, some investors see promising signs. Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith weighed in on this optimism, “Even with this being another down week, what you’re seeing is there is buying power Read More →
In a recent TheStreet article, Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith explains the potential pent-up demand for undervalued healthcare stocks. “The [healthcare] sector is a value play with growth attributes,” Smith acknowledged. Click Here to Read the Article.
Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with Bloomberg Radio hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec to acknowledge the S&P 500’s recent shift since entering correction territory for the first time in nearly two years. “Stocks still look much more attractive than bonds. Even though rates have come up, they’re still - relative speaking - Read More →
The Philadelphia Inquirer — Maxine Cuffe, Vice President & Director of Global Strategies, contributed her insights in a Philadelphia Inquirer article regarding candidates expressing interest in remote work options from prospective employers. “It’s the first time we’ve seen evidence of this new part of work,” Cuffe explained. Click here to read the article.
Yahoo! Finance — Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith spoke with Yahoo! Finance hosts Adam Shapiro and Emily McCormick to discuss the day's business news and what to expect in the days ahead. “As the pandemic fades, I think a lot of the goods inflation starts to come down as the supply chain disruptions get Read More →
New Jersey Business Magazine - John Niles, Vice President, Trust and Estate Administration, recently contributed an article to New Jersey Business Magazine on items to consider when building your philanthropic legacy. From simple bequests or outright donations to more complex tax, trust or estate planning, a personal philanthropic strategy can be constructed to be most Read More →
Fox Business — Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith discussed how the markets and U.S. economy will react given consumer confidence trending down, inflation, and higher rates on Mornings with Maria. “Pay attention to what consumers do, as opposed to what they say,” Smith explained. Click Here to View the Clip
Bloomberg Businessweek - Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith spoke with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec of Bloomberg Businessweek about current market headwinds and tailwinds. Smith stated, “The consumer is in excellent shape and is still willing to spend, we still haven’t seen an unleashing of all of the pent-up demand.” Click Here to Listen Read More →
Bloomberg - Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith spoke with Caroline Hyde, Taylor Riggs, and Sonali Basak of Bloomberg Markets: The Close about wage price spirals, supply chain bottlenecks, and inflation. When asked if inflation is still considered transitory, Hank responded, “Some of the trends that have kept inflation at bay for the past thirty Read More →
