Thoughts from the week of 3/8/25.
Good morning, all! I (Jasper Gould — President and Founder of the BYCIG) and the BYCIG are going to work to make this a weekly occurrence for anyone who wishes to read. These thoughts/letters are not going to have much structure to them. They will be a collection of thoughts from myself and the team, […]
Earnings Week: What are we looking for?
The week of January 27, 2025, is pivotal for the financial markets, with several major companies reporting their earnings. Below is an overview of key companies that have reported their earnings this morning and those scheduled to report later this week, along with analyses of their potential impacts on stock prices. Companies Reporting Earnings This […]
Wednesday Briefing
Here is our latest Wednesday Briefing. Thanks to the team for helping prepare and we hope you enjoy reading.
Wednesday Brief – December 4th, 2024
At the BYCIG we write Wednesday briefs every week. This briefs are short updates on what we are looking at in the world and in financial markets. Here we will often give members new to leadership roles opportunities for them to get their research put in the spotlight. Hope you enjoy your Wednesday and enjoy […]
BYCIG Free Markets: Part One
The BYCIG Free Market Series is a BYCIG series of posts that are centered around a central concept — free markets and competition in the United States economy. The common topic for these Free Market Series reports is going to be FTC and DOJ updates concerning antitrust litigation. Our thoughts, beliefs, and questions about these […]
The Decrease in Dividend Payments of S&P 500 Companies Over the Past Two Decades
Over the past two decades, a noticeable shift has occurred in the dividend policies of S&P 500 companies. While dividends have historically been a key way for companies to distribute profits to shareholders, there has been a significant decrease in the overall dividend payments of these companies, especially in comparison to previous decades. This decline […]
Is there a direct relation between electoral politics and financial markets?
Given the political nature of elections and the economic consequences of policies implemented by elected officials, it is not surprising that many believe U.S. presidential elections have a significant impact on the behavior of financial markets. Our ambition for this BYCIG insight is to explore and understand the historical relation between presidential elections and stock […]
Why financial education is incredibly important.
Financial education is driving factor behind the mission of the BYCIG. We believe financial education is one of the most important fields of education and that it is egregiously under-taught. We believe that pedagogy and education is, simply put, the way that our society chooses to prepare its youth and young adults for adulthood. In […]