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Innovation and consolidation
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Franklin Equity Group believes the road ahead for biotechnology and pharmaceuticals may be different from that of prior years, but as we move into the post-pandemic era, the industry is not lacking innovation prospects.
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2024 Outlook: Opportunities in technology
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The information technology sector had an eventful 2023. Franklin Equity Group believes 2024 may be another year of strong performance.
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Survey: How Treasurers Are Positioning Cash with Possible 2024 Rate Volatility
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Treasurers, likely seeking to diversify their cash holdings to navigate rate and market uncertainty, are looking to money market funds, short-term bonds and ESG funds among others.
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S&P 500 Index Rebalance: Uber Addition Boosts Weight of Transportation
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The addition of rideshare company Uber to the S&P 500 index notably impacted the sector and industry composition.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
A Big 2024 To-Do List, But History Shows Congress Won’t Do Much
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The first session of the 118th Congress is in the books.
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What the U.S. Equity Rally Means for Tax Planning
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We analyze how investors can harvest losses in a robust stock market
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What Happens if Investors Remove China from Emerging Markets and Global Indexes
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An analysis of risk, return, geography and sectors.
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U.S. Jobs Report Spurs Yields, Central Banks Expected to Maintain Steady Rates
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Companies added more jobs than expected in November, though job openings are declining. Central banks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe meet this week.
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Finance, Crypto Industries Lose A Key Ally In Congress
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What Is On Chair McHenry’s Must-Do List?
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What Does The Money Tell Us About the 2024 Elections?
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What fundraising and voter enthusiasm may foretell about next year’s presidential election.
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The case for low volatility and high dividend equities in international markets
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There are reasons to be cautious in many markets, but low volatility and high/sustainable dividend stocks can help mitigate risk while providing income and equity exposure. The Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions Team weighs in.
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Government incentives accelerating the shift to green energy
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Many government policies—both carrots and sticks—are driving the global transition to greener energy systems. In this piece, we compare regulatory sticks, like carbon pricing, with carrots like feed-in tariffs that subsidized solar renewables. We also discuss the role the quickly developing global industrial policy race is playing in catalyzing investments.