Recent News and Insights
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 [...]
RADNOR, PA – SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – The Haverford Trust Company, a private firm [...]
Philadelphia Business Journal — The following employees of The Haverford Trust Company were recently [...]
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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.
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 stock market continues to trade near all-time highs in conjunction with strength in the U.S. economy. Despite persistent concerns about inflation pressures and slowing growth (i.e. stagflation), the data continues to tell a more constructive story— one of cautious optimism and a consumer that remains engaged.


