Community Banks Are the Backbone of the Economy. The Little Guys Are Under Pressure.
AMG’s Chairman, Earl Wright, was recently asked to write about the importance of community banks for Barron’s.
Stock Buybacks—Good, Bad or Ugly?
Stock buybacks are just one tool on a workbench that CEOs can use to boost a company’s long-term value, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others see them as market-manipulation weapons.
Banking Crisis Has Little To Do With Community Banks
The U.S. government’s desire to extinguish the banking crisis might challenge smaller institutions with new regulations, fees and oversight requirements.
OPEC+ Retakes the Wheel
Surprise oil-production cuts tell investors that Saudi Arabian-led OPEC+ intends to remain in control of oil prices despite global inflation concerns.
Don’t Throw Deep, Ground and Pound
The S&P 500 shows signs of life, but prudent investors will play it safe and stick with bonds and stocks with conservative characteristics for the time being.
What the Bank Failures Mean to Your Nest Egg
The bank failures had everyone on edge, and going forward lenders and borrowers probably will be a little more cautious in how they do business.
Vacant Office Buildings Might Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma
Communities looking to resurrect blighted downtowns and provide affordable housing could find solutions in increasingly vacant office buildings.
Climate Tech Attracts Billions but Lacks Verification Standards
Venture capitalists and the federal government are investing billions into carbon-reduction technologies, but the industry lacks monitoring and verification standards to check claims.
Tips for Prospering in This Tricky Era of Uncertainty
Turbulent markets will eventually calm, but will you be ready for what’s next? Check out this wealth-management advice.
For Some, the American Dream Drifts Farther Away
With each Fed interest rate hike, dreams of homeownership for middle-income Americans grow a little further out of reach.