Thought Leadership Archive
Suburban vs Urban Living Many residents across the country are leaving city centers and moving to suburban areas of town. Generally, the attraction to living in downtown areas is the cultural amenities. Access to restaurants, theaters,…
I think it safe to say people are ‘coming around’ to the idea the economic recovery probably won’t be V-shaped. We might not be talking about a recovery, at all, without another round of some sort…
In an effort to better serve our clients, our systems will be upgraded. While most of the changes will happen behind the scenes, there will be a period of time when the services you use will…
Last night, as I was finishing the second section of Robert A. Heinlein’s The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, the commentators on the television began discussing the reopening of schools. As I mentioned last week, my…
Tesla: What’s the Difference? Tesla stock has been performing exceptionally well since the middle of last year. It is now is up over 40% in less than 2 weeks. The immediate thought is, what changed? But…
My wife and I have settled into a little routine since the start of the pandemic. After work, I read a book on one end of the couch and she watches CNN from the other. Unless…
At the start of the 2nd Quarter, Oakworth’s Investment Committee made a number of predictions for the quarter. Here are a few of them: Analysts and investors will have a hard time putting a comfortable valuation…
Reshaping the College Experience Harvard recently announced that all classes will remain online for the fall semester, yet tuition is staying the same. Given Harvard’s reputation, it is almost certain that other colleges will follow suit.…
I won’t mince words: this morning’s Employment Situation for June 2020 was a blowout, and in a good way. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the US economy added, get this, 4.8 million net…
The 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Many states have recently announced an increase in Coronavirus cases. Some states have already started shutting down businesses again. In a consumer driven economy, shutting down establishments that employ people essentially…