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The Lebenthal Report Episode #117: A Peek at Dividend Stocks

On the latest episode of The Lebenthal Report, hosts Michael and Dominick, along with guest Sean McLeod, CFA, Portfolio Manager, and Vice President at Dana Investment Advisors, explore the financial landscape. The discussion begins with an analysis of the recent interest rate drop and its links to a market rebound, while also expressing concerns about inflated rate expectations. Sean adds valuable insights on market evolution and strategic considerations, and emphasizes the resilience of diverse industries--including gaming, telecom, tech and healthcare. The conversation also touches on the importance of dividend stocks, and crucial financial aspects like earnings and GDP outlook. The episode concludes with an introduction to Dana's services. Don't miss this insightful guide to navigating the complexities of the financial landscape.

The Lebenthal Report Episode #88: 2023 Outlook with Lauren Goodwin

This week on the Lebenthal Report we welcome back Lauren Goodwin, CFA. Michael and Dominick catch up with Lauren to discuss the outlook for 2023. Lauren helps us make sense of the recent news cycle and how it may affect the current market. She also touches upon growth versus value and where the opportunities lie in US equity versus International equity.

Lauren Goodwin, CFA, is an Economist and Director of Portfolio Strategy at New York Life Investments. She was named a 2020 Business Insider Rising Star of Wall Street.  Her Multi-Asset Solutions team manages a combined $9.5B in assets (as of 12/31/20), including MainStay’s Income Builder Fund, Asset Allocation ETFs, and bespoke investment solutions. Lauren’s work focuses on mapping global macro and capital markets trends to asset management strategy. She is responsible for economic and market research, asset allocation, and thought leadership, and is also a regular spokesperson for her firm at conferences and in television and print media outlets such as: Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, and Barron’s. (newyorklifeinvestments.com)

This must-listen episode is available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

The Lebenthal Report Episode #79: Making Sense of the Recent CPI Data

This week on The Lebenthal Report we welcome back returning guest John Eade. John Eade is CEO and President of Argus Research Corporation. He has been with Argus since 1989 and has worked as an analyst, director of research, market strategist, and director of portfolio strategies at the firm. He has an MBA in finance from New York University's Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He has been involved with Argus's new product development team, which has kept the company at the forefront of the independent research industry. He is a founder and board member of the Investorside Research Association, an industry trade organization. He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the CFA Institute. He has been interviewed and quoted extensively in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Time, Fortune and Money magazines and has been a frequent guest on Fox Business News, CNBC, CNN, CBS News, ABC News and the Bloomberg Radio and Television networks.