Fed Minutes, Levi’s Earnings, Stellantis EV Day, and Other Things to Watch This Week
U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Monday for $Independence$ Day. The highlights next week will be on the economic and policy fronts, with little corporate news. Levi Straussreports fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, when Stellantis also hosts an investor event to discuss the carmaker’s electrification strategy.On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s policy committee publishes minutes from its eventful mid-June meeting, when officials signaled sooner interest-rate increases and taper
Why high-quality, trustworthy companies have beaten the S&P 500 by 30%-50%
More predictable businesses tend to be more profitable stock investments.Trust is one of the most valuable assets a company can cultivate. Within an organization, trust percolates into culture. Outside an organization, it translates into loyalty. Quality shareholders who value long-term trust among all stakeholders — employees, customers and shareholders — maintain this viewpoint in their investment practice.TheTrust Across America initiative has identified the most trustworthy U.S. public co