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Profits are Booming
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 22, 2018
Helped in part by reduced tax rates corporate profits soared in the first quarter. With the vast majority of S&P 500 companies having reported, earnings are up over 24% as compared to the first quarter of 2017. That’s an astonishing...
You are Invited! June 7th at the Union Club
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 18, 2018
Boston Portfolio Advisers is hosting a reception Thursday evening June 7th at the Union Club in Boston. The Oak Room overlooks the Boston Common and offers a beautiful setting for conversation, food and drink as we hear a presentation on...
Is Inflation finally Coming?
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 12, 2018
One of the most striking features of the global economy over the last several years has been the complete absence of inflation. If you had told an economist a few years ago that the U.S. unemployment rate would reach 3.9%...
Corporate Tax Cuts and Capital Expenditures
Boston Portfolio Advisers | April 2, 2018
One of the big unknowns about the course of the U.S. economy over the next two or three years is how companies will spend their corporate tax cuts. The numbers are quite significant, as the tax bill for a lot...
The Alexa Effect
Boston Portfolio Advisers | November 21, 2017
Experts in business and investment strategy have preached about the power of brands since before most of us were born. Consumer brands such as Tide, Kleenex, Huggies, Coke, and Duracell--to name a few--have held particular sway, allowing companies like Procter...
Initial Thoughts on President-elect Trump
Boston Portfolio Advisers | November 9, 2016
Following are some initial thoughts on the unexpected results of yesterday’s election: • Trump was not the market’s choice but that doesn’t mean that a Trump administration will be bad for the economy or markets. • It may take some...
Tune in to hear Brad on the radio!
Brad Williams | May 23, 2016
Brad will be on air tomorrow with Allen Margulis of the Total Counsel Law Group from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on WCRN 830 AM.
The Chart
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 12, 2016
Here's the chart referenced in the previous post. The trend of cumulative total real returns on U.S. stocks is remarkably persistent. Jay
Thanks for a great event!
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 12, 2016
Thank you to everyone who attended our reception Tuesday night at the Union Club in Boston! We had around 45 attendees who were treated to spectacular early evening views of the Boston Common and some thought-provoking remarks and discussion. A...
Join us May 10th at the Union Club!
Boston Portfolio Advisers | May 2, 2016
Boston Portfolio Advisers is hosting a reception next Tuesday evening at the Union Club in Boston. The Oak Room overlooks the Boston Common and offers a beautiful setting for conversation, food and drink as we try to provide some perspective...