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Macro Economics


Inflation Shocks & Real Rate Reset: What is pulling the lever on Equity Valuations (2021-2025)
For this analysis, Core PCE YoY percentage, 10Y TIPS, and S&P 500 E/P from trailing 12-month earnings were used to fundamentally understand the driving forces between equity valuations and the corresponding economic landscape from January 1st 2021 - November 1st 2025. During this period, equity valuations inhibited a full cycle, from 2022’s compression to a then re-expansion into 2025. To present a multifaceted answer, it’s important to understand how these variables connect


Market & Economic Snapshot - As of Fall 2025
Recalibration, Not Retreat The Economy The Federal Reserve continues to walk a fine line, balancing between unemployment ranging from 4.0%-4.2% and 2% YOY inflationary trends. Unemployment has hovered close to the policy goal range from January to September at 4.0%- 4.3%. On the contrary, YOY inflationary trends have shown stubbornness in their alignment with the 2% Fed marker, receding from 2.99% YOY Core PCE in December ‘24 to 2.61% in May ‘25, only to regain upward moment
De-Westernization, De-Dollarization and a New World Order– BRICS
The coalition of BRICS countries has now grown to ten members strong with the introduction of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE in 2024,...
Energy and Oil
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Energy and Oil


Sector ETF Performance Evaluations – Across Volatility, Timing Abilities, and Alpha
*ETF Prices ranging from March 2015 to April 2025. This study will evaluate the performance factors of several key sector based ETFs,...


Diamondback Energy’s acquisition of Double Eagle IV Midco LLC Subsidiaries
A recent deal which I have been following is Diamondback Energy’s partial subsidiary and asset-based acquisition of Double Eagle IV Midco...
ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil: Finalizing the Strategic Play for U.S Energy Dominance
On May 29th, 2024, the acquisition of Marathon Oil by ConocoPhillips was announced in a $22.5 B all-stock transaction, inclusive of $5.4...
Aerospace and defense
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Aerospace & Defense


Sector ETF Performance Evaluations – Across Volatility, Timing Abilities, and Alpha
*ETF Prices ranging from March 2015 to April 2025. This study will evaluate the performance factors of several key sector based ETFs,...


Modeling Raytheon’s Cost of Capital: Insights into WACC's Sensitivity given Market Behavior
(Abnormal MRP): Understanding Raytheon's Cost of Capital and WACC Investors modeling Raytheon's current Weighted Average Cost of Capital...
Retail Stock Valuations
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Equity & Portfolio Analysis


Inflation Shocks & Real Rate Reset: What is pulling the lever on Equity Valuations (2021-2025)
For this analysis, Core PCE YoY percentage, 10Y TIPS, and S&P 500 E/P from trailing 12-month earnings were used to fundamentally understand the driving forces between equity valuations and the corresponding economic landscape from January 1st 2021 - November 1st 2025. During this period, equity valuations inhibited a full cycle, from 2022’s compression to a then re-expansion into 2025. To present a multifaceted answer, it’s important to understand how these variables connect


Sector ETF Performance Evaluations – Across Volatility, Timing Abilities, and Alpha
*ETF Prices ranging from March 2015 to April 2025. This study will evaluate the performance factors of several key sector based ETFs,...


Diamondback Energy’s acquisition of Double Eagle IV Midco LLC Subsidiaries
A recent deal which I have been following is Diamondback Energy’s partial subsidiary and asset-based acquisition of Double Eagle IV Midco...
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