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Market Commentary: August 27, 2026
Last week’s earnings results from several major retailers gave an important fresh look into how U.S. consumers may be feeling—and spending. The major retailers generally confirmed the view of steady consumer spending, reporting solid results. However, as expected, there were some signs of consumers becoming more cautious.
Consumers are still begrudgingly spending more money as inflation rises
MSN - Hank Smith, Director and Head of Investment Strategy, was quoted in an [...]
Hank Smith Lays Out Expectations for Thursday’s PCE Report
New York Stock Exchange - Hank Smith, Director and Head of Investment Strategy, joined [...]
Philadelphia Business Journal — The following employees of The Haverford Trust Company were recently [...]
Jason Salmon, CFP®, Wealth Planner jsalmon@haverfordquality.com Unpacking the One Big Beautiful Bill Act After months [...]
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Business Insider – Hank Smith, Director, Head of Investment Strategy was recently interviewed by [...]
The hype in Artificial Intelligence (AI), what many say, is a modern-day gold rush, is amassing trillions of dollars of investment. A recent UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report projects the global AI market will grow from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033; massive gains and insatiable demand is being seen in all corners of the industry.
Haverford hosted its 2025 Midsummer Outlook event at the Avalon Yacht Club where our [...]
The 27th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic was the subject of a one-hour special on [...]
During the final week of July, investors received a significant amount of news and data. Outlined below are four developments shaping market conditions in the near term, along with a reminder that, despite the news, it is almost always an opportune time to invest.
The circumstances in which leaders operate are constantly evolving, yet the timeless traits essential [...]
