Recent News and Insights
Philanthropic Advising: Helping Nonprofits Achieve their Missions
Hank Smith is joined by Rosemary DiRita, Vice President and Philanthropic Advisor at The Haverford Trust Company, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss the challenges nonprofits face today, creative structures for giving, and the role of a philanthropic advisor.
Market Commentary: November 20, 2025
Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com AI, Speculation, and Market Fundamentals As of mid-November, market [...]
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Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com Confidence Low, Spending High - Navigating a K-Shaped [...]
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Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com AI, Speculation, and Market Fundamentals As of mid-November, market [...]
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Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com Earnings Results Justify Lofty Multiples for Top Tech [...]
At Haverford, we take a multilayered approach to securing our digital assets, which may [...]
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U.S. electricity prices have surged over the past year, outpacing inflation and highlighting structural challenges in the power sector. National costs are up 5% year-over-year on average, although this figure masks that some regions are feeling the pain more than others. Prices in New Jersey, for example, have risen 22% in the past year. The surge has led utility bills to become a primary topic in the state's ongoing Governor's race. According to the New York Times, "electricity is the new eggs".
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The S&P 500 hit an all-time high six days into a government shutdown. It seems nothing will slow this market down as long as three critical ingredients are in place: 1) easing monetary policy, 2) strong earnings growth, and 3) AI optimism. At least for now, weaker employment data, geo-politics, and weak consumer sentiment just doesn't matter.
Joyce Abbott, the namesake behind the hit television series Abbott Elementary, is celebrated for [...]
During the third quarter of 2025, the S&P 500 rose nearly 8%, recorded 24 all-time high closes, and was never down more than 2%. Heading into the final quarter of the year we anticipate three major trends from the third quarter will continue to power the market’s steady ascension.
