Tag: Congress
How Does the Market Perform Under Democratic or GOP Rule?
Stocks seem to do better with a Democratic White House, but it’s close when you factor in control of Congress, an LPL report finds.
A Miasma of Uncertainty Grips Investors
Washington dysfunction, fear of the Fed and a host of other anxieties haunt the markets.
Legislation Requiring Diversity Disclosures Introduced in House
The Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act would require issuers to disclose information on diversity at the director and executive levels.
Debt Ceiling Measure Clears the Senate After Day of Debate
Debt Ceiling Stalemate: End Date for Washington’s Pay Ability May Arrive Sooner
The so-called ‘X-date’ could come in June instead of August, say studies by Goldman Sachs and Wrightson ICAP, based on lower-than-estimated federal tax receipts.
Is Big Oil’s Renewable Energy Push Credible—and Good for Investors?
Exxon and its kin were laggard stocks for a long time, but now they enjoy flush revenue and strong share prices. The bet: Their clean fuels may give them better stability.
Post-Election Market Trajectory: Rocky at First, Then Steady
Strategists think the prospect of a gridlocked Congress will ultimately be good for stocks, with a couple of big exceptions.
Republican Committee Control Presents “Headline Risk” for ESG, Says Investment Bank
Managers at firms with an ESG strategy should expect to be summoned to committee hearings should the Republicans take either house.
US House Eyes Improving Small Employer Retirement Plans
Capitol Hill is haggling over the budget, aiming to expand small-business programs and create more opportunities for protected lifetime income solutions.