The Bernstein Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

07/28/2023

Our Investment Strategy Group discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points and what it means for investors.

You’d be forgiven for experiencing de ja vu with regard to our FOMC note titles: this is the second time we’ve argued this is *probably* the last rate hike of the cycle. But this time it’s for real.

07/28/2023

Beat the heat with these delectable homemade ice cream recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth all summer long.

Find 25 no churn ice cream recipes in this collection! Make condensed milk ice cream WITHOUT a machine- these recipes are TRIED + TRUE!

07/21/2023

Discover the transformative effects of active listening to enhance your communication skills.

Active listening is different from hearing or even paying attention. Learn the benefits of active listening, along with techniques you can use to improve this skill.

07/19/2023

Join our exclusive webinar for a nonpartisan, comprehensive overview of the political environment, prospective legislation, and strategies for investment and retirement planning.

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07/12/2023

In this edition of Investment Perspectives, our Investment Strategy Group discusses the state of China’s economy, the use of a core-satellite method to construct portfolios, and the concentration of recent stock performance.

We take a look at why China's economic recovery has struggled, the core-satellite method of portfolio construction, and how the recent tech-stock dominance offers a reminder of past performance.

07/11/2023

In its mid-year update, our Investment Strategy Group reviews important market and economic trends and what investors should expect for the rest of 2023.

In our initial Outlook 2023 publication, we offered a thesis around the concept of two-way risk.

07/07/2023

Our Investment Strategy Group analyzes what you need to know about the latest market and economic news. Read more.

Stocks posted a strong start to the year and month of June with the S&P 500 up 15.9% in the first half. This was the best start since 2019 and second best this century.

07/04/2023

As we celebrate our nation’s independence today, we also pay tribute to those who protect it. Happy Independence Day!

06/30/2023

In this article, our Investment Strategy Group provides an overview of the latest market and economic news.

Recent important economic readings have been better than consensus expectations, while the Atlanta Federal Reserve (Fed) GDPNow forecasting model is estimating economic growth of 1.8% for the second quarter.

06/27/2023

Our Investment Strategy Group discusses the latest market and economic news in its weekly update. Read more.

We continue to see an uncertain outlook. While we are encouraged by the broader participation in the stock market rally, leading indicators continue to signal economic weakness ahead.

06/20/2023

Our Investment Strategy Group analyzes what you need to know about the latest market and economic news. Read more.

As expected by the market, the Federal Reserve paused its interest-rate hiking campaign.