Bridging the Volatility Gap

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As volatility continues to characterize the markets, Q4 keeps you in the know on the impact to earnings release events and analyst questions. Bookmark this page for our most up to date analysis and commentary on the Top 5 Trending Q&A topics.
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The upside narrative in the markets last week was largely driven by more support for the peak inflation theme. However, a looming tension between easing inflationary pressures and a still-strong economic outlook, which will likely support a tighter rate hike cycle, continues to reign in market performance. We see this tension reflected in analyst questions across the Software & Services sector, as questions remain heavily-focused on companies' growth potential against a challenging and uncertain macro environment. Questions on sales pipeline outlook and price changes were also trending last week as analysts hone in on how companies are positioned to navigate through a volatile macroeconomic outlook.

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PREPARING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF A RECESSION: WHAT IRO’S NEED TO KNOW
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As we continue to speed through 2022, signs of a potential recession are increasing. On May 3rd, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. This is the biggest increase they’ve implemented in over 20 years. The Fed is moving to proactively address inflation and create a “soft landing” rather than a severe recession. In April, the annual inflation rate in the US for 2022 was reported at 8.5%, a level not seen in over 40 years.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH ACTIVIST INVESTORS

The first quarter of 2022 saw 73 new activist campaigns launched, marking the busiest three-month period on record, according to data from Lazard. The US accounted for most of the campaigns, although Europe saw activity jump by 50 percent compared with the SAE quarter last year.

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A SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVISM

13F filings provide a good indication of what activists are thinking and where they are focused. A new initiation through these filings could be an immediate red flag for management teams and a precursor to a potential activist campaign down the road. Also, many people look to some of these well-known activist investors for new ideas and predictions about where the economy and markets are heading.

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BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH ACTIVIST INVESTORS

The first quarter of 2022 saw 73 new activist campaigns launched, marking the busiest three-month period on record, according to data from Lazard. The US accounted for the majority of campaigns, although Europe saw activity jump by 50 percent compared with the same quarter last year. Amid this uptick in activity, how should companies prepare for engagement with an activist investor?

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