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Market Commentary: April 22, 2026
Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com Resilience, Geopolitics, and the AI Earnings Boom Markets [...]
Collective Voices of Philadelphia Leadership
Hank Smith welcomes Ana Welsh, workplace dynamics strategist, leadership coach, speaker and lecturer at The Wharton School, for a conversation about the skills that make workers indispensable in today’s workplace.
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.
Tim Hoyle, Chief Investment Officer Thoyle@haverfordquality.com AI, Speculation, and Market Fundamentals As of mid-November, market [...]
Hank Smith is joined by Loretta Mester, member of The Haverford Trust Company’s Board of Directors, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss fiscal policy, lessons from previous economic crises, and the current economic outlook.
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 [...]
Hank Smith is joined by Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair, co-founders of AIM Academy and the AIM Institute for Learning and Research, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, planning for the future, and the importance of literacy and diverse methods of learning.
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".
Hank Smith is joined by Joyce Abbott, author, public figure, and retired Philadelphia School District educator, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss the power of teamwork, her philosophy for teaching, and the importance of learning about financial literacy and civics at an early age.


