Communication, Communication, Communication

I’m an alternative energy company looking to make a name for myself now what am I supposed to do? COMMUNICATION IS KEY, especially for alternative energy companies. With so many misconceptions out there alternative energy companies need to focus on creating top notch communications, with their investors, reporters and lawmakers.

One of the conferences atop many investment professionals’ list is the annual Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, IL. This year’s event took place June 13-15 at McCormick Place and featured presentations from Vanguard, Franklin Templeton Investments, AQR Capital Management and others, including a comedic performance from SNL legend Darrell Hammond.

Just because you’re vacationing doesn’t mean your environmental consciousness has to go anywhere. 

The U.S. transportation sector is responsible for nearly 40 percent of the nation’s fossil-fuel related carbon emissions.

Market Volatility Is Here To Stay. How Are Some Investors Dealing With It?

The first half of the year saw the market heading toward stability and growth for the first time in years. 

We all have a story to tell. It is important that you do just that. Tell it — consistently, concisely, and frequently.

Your story is your unique identity. It quickly tells listeners who you are and what makes you different, while also providing structure and a certain kind of raison d’être for employees and internal stakeholders. 

Breaking through the Clutter

Whether you're talking to investors, financial professionals or reporters, your key message needs to break through the clutter and differentiate you. With over 12,000 mutual funds and thousands of managers, your target investors and intermediaries want to know quickly and succinctly how your firm will provide them tangible results.

Make the most of your PR program and take control  

Interviews don't always go as planned. The questions asked don't always lead neatly to the topics you want to cover. But, that doesn't mean the interview is a fail. 

Take pride in your company’s environmental consciousness and make it a part of your story.

If you own an eco-friendly company, you know marketing it is of the utmost importance. Check out the following strategies to learn how to tailor your marketing to your company’s values.

US Investors May Fear They've Missed the Boat on this Recent Market Rally

-US equity funds shed $8.2 billion in the week ending July 20

-US bond funds captured almost double that amount

US Equity Funds Hit Record Outflow

In June, active US equity funds went through the largest one month outflow since October of 2008. Morningstar released a summary of June 2016 asset flows, and it had some nervously wringing their hands.  

One of our favorite aspects of the 2016 Rio Olympics is learning the athletes’ back stories. Hearing about their training processes, personal obstacles, and what differentiates them from their competitors has us rooting for them before they even hit the blocks.

A paradigm shift has been unfolding while most of us have only observed changes to the environment and the climate. Major, long-range economic trends have evolved that are affecting everything from hybrid automobiles and increased alternative energy use to investing.