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Trust, Quality, and the Psychology Behind What We Buy
Hank Smith welcomes Dr. Americus Reed, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, for a conversation about the intersection of marketing, brand identity and the economy.
February 25, 2026

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Market Commentary: July 16, 2025
As of Tuesday morning, July 15th, second quarter 2025 earnings reporting season is off to a solid start with several high-profile financial stocks announcing results that exceeded expectations. S&P 500 second quarter earnings are expected to grow 4.5% year-over-year, with earnings growth accelerating into the second half of 2025. Overall, investors expect corporate earnings to grow 9% in 2025, and 14% in 2026, on top of last year’s 11% earnings growth. This positive earnings forecast is one of many supporting factors propelling markets to all-time highs.
July 16, 2025
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2025 Midsummer Outlook
The markets closed out the second quarter on a high note, despite unprecedented levels of uncertainty and geopolitical risk. The market’s resilience can be attributed to five key areas where investors hold an optimistic outlook: strong economic data, pro-growth policies, moderate tariffs, continued earnings growth, and advancements in artificial intelligence.
July 2, 2025

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