Global Equity Market and Investment Podcast AllianceBernstein

Global stocks rallied in the first quarter, even as expectations of interest-rate cuts receded. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and Jennifer Wong, Senior Research Analyst, say markets now see higher rates as a positive sign of economic health, though volatility is likely as financial conditions remain restrictive. As first-quarter earnings season approaches, investors must be vigilant about pockets of weakness in industries such as capital goods and consumer discretionary.

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References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
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Buoyant equity markets in the first quarter have been driven by strong earnings for technology companies, while consumer staples stocks underperformed. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and Arpita Bhabhera, Research Analyst, share their impressions from technology and consumer-oriented companies, and explain why investors must position selectively across sectors as industry trends and macroeconomic uncertainties unfold through the rest of the year.

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The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested.  Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Note to all listeners: The views expressed in this podcast do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.  The views expressed in this podcast may change at any time after the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information does not constitute investment advice and should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AB or its affiliates.
References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
Note to listeners in the United Kingdom: This information is published by AllianceBernstein Limited, 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5SJ, registered in England, No. 2551144. AllianceBernstein Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Note to listeners in Europe: This information is published by AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. Société à responsabilité limitée, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 34 305, 2-4, rue Eugène Ruppert, L-2453 Luxembourg. Authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Note to listeners in Australia and New Zealand: This information has been issued by AllianceBernstein Australia Limited (ABN 53 095 022 718 and AFSL 230698). This Information is intended only for persons who qualify as “wholesale clients,” as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth of Australia) or the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (New Zealand), and should not be construed as advice. No reproduction of the materials in this document may be made without the express written permission of ABAL.

Nobody knows when it will happen, but equity investors are eagerly awaiting interest rate cuts, which could help buoy markets. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and John Keith, Senior Research Analyst, say they’re seeing subtle notes of optimism from companies in Europe and the US that could set up a broader group of stocks to benefit when macroeconomic conditions improve further.
 

For investment Professional use only.  Not for inspection by, distribution or quotation to, the general public.
The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested.  Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Note to all listeners: The views expressed in this podcast do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.  The views expressed in this podcast may change at any time after the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information does not constitute investment advice and should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AB or its affiliates.
References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
Note to listeners in the United Kingdom: This information is published by AllianceBernstein Limited, 50 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA. It is provided for marketing purposes but does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to purchase any security or other investment. Registered in England, No. 2551144. AllianceBernstein Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - Reference Number 147956).
Note to listeners in Europe: This information is published by AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. Société à responsabilité limitée, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 34 305, 2-4, rue Eugène Ruppert, L-2453 Luxembourg. Authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
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Global equity markets were driven last year by a small number of US megacap stocks that benefited from excitement over AI. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and Jennifer Wong, Senior Research Analyst, discuss the prospects for a broadening of market returns in 2024, and explain how they are positioning the portfolio for a wide range of expected outcomes.
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For investment Professional use only.  Not for inspection by, distribution or quotation to, the general public.
The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested.  Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Note to all listeners: The views expressed in this podcast do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.  The views expressed in this podcast may change at any time after the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information does not constitute investment advice and should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AB or its affiliates.
References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
Note to listeners in the United Kingdom: This information is published by AllianceBernstein Limited, 50 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA. It is provided for marketing purposes but does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to purchase any security or other investment. Registered in England, No. 2551144. AllianceBernstein Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - Reference Number 147956).
Note to listeners in Europe: This information is published by AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. Société à responsabilité limitée, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 34 305, 2-4, rue Eugène Ruppert, L-2453 Luxembourg. Authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Note to listeners in Australia and New Zealand: This information has been issued by AllianceBernstein Australia Limited (ABN 53 095 022 718 and AFSL 230698). This Information is intended only for persons who qualify as “wholesale clients,” as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth of Australia) or the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (New Zealand), and should not be construed as advice. No reproduction of the materials in this document may be made without the express written permission of ABAL.
 

From AI to interest rates, equity markets have been subject to complex forces in 2023. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and John Keith, Senior Research Analyst, survey the outlook for equities, by looking at growth themes, geopolitical risk and macroeconomic trends that will affect companies and portfolio positioning in the new year.
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For investment Professional use only.  Not for inspection by, distribution or quotation to, the general public.
The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested.  Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Note to all listeners: The views expressed in this podcast do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.  The views expressed in this podcast may change at any time after the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information does not constitute investment advice and should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AB or its affiliates.
References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
Note to listeners in the United Kingdom: This information is published by AllianceBernstein Limited, 50 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA. It is provided for marketing purposes but does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to purchase any security or other investment. Registered in England, No. 2551144. AllianceBernstein Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - Reference Number 147956).
Note to listeners in Europe: This information is published by AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. Société à responsabilité limitée, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 34 305, 2-4, rue Eugène Ruppert, L-2453 Luxembourg. Authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Note to listeners in Australia and New Zealand: This information has been issued by AllianceBernstein Australia Limited (ABN 53 095 022 718 and AFSL 230698). This Information is intended only for persons who qualify as “wholesale clients,” as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth of Australia) or the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (New Zealand), and should not be construed as advice. No reproduction of the materials in this document may be made without the express written permission of ABAL.

As earnings season unfolds, companies that miss expectations are seeing their share prices get hit particularly hard. In this podcast, Dev Chakrabarti, CIO of AB Concentrated Global Growth, and Jen Wong, Senior Research Analyst, explain why investors are anxious by looking at trends in the US, Europe and Asia, and discuss how to position for long-term growth despite the prevailing short-term concerns. 
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For investment Professional use only.  Not for inspection by, distribution or quotation to, the general public.
The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested.  Capital is at risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Note to all listeners: The views expressed in this podcast do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.  The views expressed in this podcast may change at any time after the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information does not constitute investment advice and should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AB or its affiliates.
References to specific securities are provided solely in the context of the analysis presented and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein and its affiliates may have positions in, and may effect transactions in, the markets, industry sectors and companies described herein.
Note to listeners in the United Kingdom: This information is published by AllianceBernstein Limited, 50 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA. It is provided for marketing purposes but does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to purchase any security or other investment. Registered in England, No. 2551144. AllianceBernstein Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - Reference Number 147956).
Note to listeners in Europe: This information is published by AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. Société à responsabilité limitée, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 34 305, 2-4, rue Eugène Ruppert, L-2453 Luxembourg. Authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
Note to listeners in Australia and New Zealand: This information has been issued by AllianceBernstein Australia Limited (ABN 53 095 022 718 and AFSL 230698). This Information is intended only for persons who qualify as “wholesale clients,” as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth of Australia) or the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (New Zealand), and should not be construed as advice. No reproduction of the materials in this document may be made without the express written permission of ABAL.