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In a recent discussion on TheRealInvestmentShow, Bob Farrell and his 10 investment rules were discussed, which elicited several email questions asking, “Who is Bob Farrell, and where are these rules?”.

Annuities can provide a guaranteed lifetime income stream in retirement, no matter how long you live. They thrive under high interest rate environments and are currently offering the highest payouts seen in years.

For 2025, the financial markets will be entering a new chapter in the ever-evolving policy story. Indeed, not only will the U.S. economy be operating under a new political and attendant fiscal backdrop, but it will also be in the midst of a different monetary policy setting—rate cuts, not the after-effects of rate hikes.

Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.

The U.S. economy is experiencing a remarkable period of economic stabilization and growth

The clouds hanging over Boeing’s operations finally appear to be clearing.

China’s economic ascent over the past four decades has been a remarkable story of growth, driven by several factors.

As the office buildings market faces headwinds, investors look to alternative sectors.

We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.

How to unlock value in a complex market landscape.

We are all familiar with this SEC-required warning that “past performance does not predict future performance.”

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about how the deficit had come back into focus for the U.S. financial markets.

The WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund (WDNA) is showing signs of recovery, reflecting renewed investor confidence in biotechnology innovation.

Credit spreads are critical to understanding market sentiment and predicting potential stock market downturns.

There has been a lot of talk about (in)efficiencies in government spending, both before and since the election. Much of the conversation has been driven by Elon Musk, who will co-head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE, not an actual government agency). Musk has boasted he could find $2 trillion to cut from the federal budget.

With the re-election of President Donald Trump, the worries about tariffs and pro-business policies sparked concerns of “Trumpflation.” Inflation has been a top concern for policymakers, businesses, and everyday consumers, especially following the sharp price increases experienced over the past few years.

We take an early look at how a new policy platform could factor into the US deficit and debt.

With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office in January, the U.S. military and cybersecurity sectors could experience sweeping changes, creating opportunities for investors who recognize the long-term growth potential in defense and technology.

The 10 largest stocks in the S&P 500 returned a staggering 104.6% from January 2023 through June 2024—more than double the broader index return

Healthcare companies often grab headlines for their exciting drug innovations. But we think the focus should be on business fundamentals.

Recent data, early results, and a relatively firm economy point toward possible improvement in Q3 retail earnings as Walmart, Target, and other big-box stores prepare to report.

The housing market inderwent huge transformations in recent decades with the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis & the COVID-19 pandemic.

If we had to choose one indicator to watch over the next few months, it would be weekly initial jobless claims.

While the primary focus for the financial markets has been on the continued resilient U.S. economy and what the current Fed rate cut cycle will ultimately look like, there has been another topic that has been making the rounds in the bond arena: the budget deficit.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income believes investing in companies promoting gender equality and diversity can lead to inclusivity and strong financial returns. Despite the persistent gender gap, there's an increase in women in leadership roles, positively impacting financial performance, corporate governance and crisis resilience.

Thematic portfolios that tap into big global trends offer exciting opportunities for equity investors. But the devil is in the detail.

Here we are, another calendar quarter down with one more to go in 2024, and investors have yet to see a “hard landing” emerge.

State and municipal budgets are adjusting to life after pandemic interventions.

An independent central bank supports better economic and market outcomes.

The U.S. election outcome is anyone’s guess, so let’s try to game out the winners and losers from the candidates’ major policy proposals.

The robotics space has underperformed broader tech recently, leading to investment opportunities as the market underappreciates major tailwinds.

With the backdrop of U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) headlines in addition to the shifting narratives of the election season, we have been focusing on what we are calling the Great Normalization as overall economic trends in the U.S. are getting back to normal.

While tariffs have been utilized heavily in the past, both their usage and rates have fallen considerably over the past half century as countries have engaged in different stages of trade negotiations.