As the first quarter earnings season get underway, I am reminded of the phrase “the king is dead, long live the king!” This quintessential Wall Street process gives investors a chance to evaluate the financial health and operational success (or failure) of companies...

In the words of Alexander Pope, “Hope springs eternal.” Since the depth of this winter’s market decline a month ago, hope is returning to the market and our economy. We know hope is not a strategy, but after being confined to working from home for the last five...