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The article discusses the performance of the U.S. securities industry in 2012, vindicating the most bullish 2012 forecasts of 10 prominent market strategists "Barron's" surveyed in December 2011. It also presents the strategists' corporate profits and equity sectors outlook for the rest of 2012 and profit projection for 2013. It talks about political risks as the big wild card for the financial markets in 2012, and the threat of a European banking crisis that affects the rest of the world.

The article offers U.S. Federal Reserve Bank and world financial news briefs as of April 11, 2016. Data from initial media reports unveiled that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) app of the Department of Homeland Security is worth $1.4 million. Argentina launched marketing for a more-than $12 billion bond offer. The Investor Advisory Committee of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) also discusses a mutual fund cost-disclosure proposal.

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Luxury of Patient Capital," by Richard C. Morais which appeared in the web site barrons.com on May 20, 2016. It discusses the reinvestment of clients and investors on hedge funds such as Northern Trust as part of their low-volatility strategies which also earn high returns.

The article suggests the potential of European stocks to grow despite corporate earnings downgrades, according to a survey of market strategists. Details of the consensus estimate by strategists on corporate earnings growth, gross domestic product (GDP), and the trading value of the euro against the dollar are highlighted. The forecast also indicate the strong performance of German stocks such as electronics maker Siemens and Deutsche Telekom in 2014.

Excerpt from articles about the stock market as of May 2013 are presented, including "Airlines Flying Higher," published in "Morning Meeting," "Year-End Targets for S&P 500" from "The Market Strategy Radar Screen" and "Windy City Blues" from "Morning Briefing."

This article focuses on the growth in stock of specialty retailer New York & Co. The retailer was affected by the recession as shown in the decline in its sales and earnings since 2009. But under the leadership of new chief executive officer (CEO) Greg Scott, the company's shares has increased. The management has revamped its merchandise assortment and marketing strategy.

The article comments on a Febraury 19, 2013 feature in "Market Strategy Radar Screen" about the differences of parties in Congress on federal budget cuts and the possibility of stressing issues on political legacy that could cost 85 billion in fiscal budget cuts for Americans in fiscal year 2013.

The article reports that home-improvement chain operator Lowe is streamlining its product offerings and that hotel operator Marriott International is optimistic about growth in the U.S.