Investor trends: Cloud computing basics and benefits

August 28, 2020 |Portfolio Advisory Group

As work-from-home continues to be the new norm for many people, we examine why cloud computing has become more important for companies.

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Implications of increased testing and clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines

August 26, 2020 |Gopa Nair, CFA

As diagnostic testing ramps up, and clinical trials of vaccines and treatments get underway, we look at implications for Health Care investors.

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Speed bump in the secular growth of the sharing economy

August 25, 2020 |Alan Robinson – Portfolio Advisor, Seattle, United States

The sharing economy is an economic model defined as a peer-to-peer-based activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services that is often facilitated by a community-based online platform.

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Podcast: Key elements in financial planning: Staying on track with your goals and needs

August 24, 2020 |RBC Wealth Management Services

“During times of change or volatility, there are certain strategies that can help you manage your financial well-being.”

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Video streaming: Cord-cutting in the time of COVID-19

August 21, 2020 |Tasneem Azim-Khan, CFA

The pandemic has magnified the value proposition of video streaming and could potentially accelerate the cord-cutting and cord-shaving trends.

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Nesting: Homebodies for now

August 19, 2020 |Portfolio Advisory Group

It seems likely that people all over the world have cabin fever and are eager to get out and about.

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The future of retail: How COVID-19 continues to transform e-commerce

The future of retail: How COVID-19 continues to transform e-commerce

August 14, 2020 |Tasneem Azim-Khan

The pandemic has fast-tracked the transition to online retail from store-based, and market share gains may become permanent for some online companies.

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Investor trends: Digital payments are accelerating in the COVID-19 world

August 12, 2020 |Stephen Chang, CFA

We explore the impact of COVID-19 on digital payments as quarantine measures and sanitation concerns have accelerated the pre-existing secular shift.

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