In focus: Global equity markets

Stock markets brace for more volatility

Equity investors are re-evaluating their equity positions: Are U.S. stocks still worth the uncertainty coming from the White House? What other markets offer compelling opportunities? Some of the biggest names in the industry weigh in, below.

Exploring the U.S. Mega-Cap Landscape (S&P Dow Jones Indices)

In today’s rapidly evolving equity market landscape, mega-cap stocks are not only influential but have become a defining force shaping performance and strategic direction.

Global Small and Mid Caps: The Overlooked Middle Child (Natixis IM)

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While some investors are turning to European equities or EMs, or switching asset classes to FI, one area that remains unappreciated is global small and mid-cap equities.

From U.S. Exceptionalism to Exceptional European Opportunity (M&G Investments)

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In 2025, U.S. stocks have faltered whereas European equities, which have been unexceptional for years, have risen dramatically. Will this trend continue?

The Long View: Global Equity Positioning in Uncertain Markets (Mawer IM)

Mawer's Global Equity Co-Manager, Manar Hassan-Agha, examines how tariff policies have created uncertainty for businesses, and what this may mean for equity investors.

25 Years: Lessons from the Bursting of the Tech Bubble (Goldman Sachs)

The technology bubble was primarily driven by exuberance around the commercialization of the internet, with the Nasdaq index increasing fivefold between 1995 and 2000.

Investing amid Trade Wars (Sparkline Capital)

Rising trade tensions pose a challenge for investors, with stock markets increasingly dominated by globally exposed firms. How can investors mitigate this risk?

What’s Driving the Surge in U.S. Corporate Profits? (FRBSL)

Corporate profits can be distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends or to the government as taxes on corporate income, or else retained as undistributed profits.

How Energy Companies Can Retain Industries in Europe (Arthur D. Little)

Europe’s industrial heartbeat faces a crescendo of challenges that threaten its rhythm and vitality.

The Investment Case of Sports Franchises (Standard Chartered)

Sports franchises have seen an explosive growth in valuation in recent years. But does this sector offer long-term prospects for investors?

AI Boom vs the Dot-Com Bubble (Research Affiliates)

For long-horizon investors, the current market calls for caution. This is true for tech-focused allocators, as well as for those looking for opportunities elsewhere.

Revisiting the Case for Non-U.S. Stocks (Janus Henderson)

After years of underperformance, non-U.S. equities have been a tough sell for investors, but there are growing reasons to add them to a diversified portfolio today.

Is Space Investable? (Colossus Review)

SpaceX’s execution speed is impressive, particularly when set against the slow pace of the commercial launch industry in the decades prior.