Equity Market Five

Wordell says that investors should not be too alarmed about the small pullback in April - fundamentals still look strong

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the highlights from April, including the minor pullback in the equity markets. Fundamentals still remain strong and many companies are beating earnings estimates, however.

Strong March rounded out solid first quarter, but Europe remains a concern

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the highlights from March, including strong sector performance and improving domestic economic data. Europe remains a concern, however.

Strong month for equities as Europe seems to commit to resolution

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the highlights February, including how European countries continue to work toward resolution on their debt crisis.

Equity market is responding positively to strong earnings and fundamentals

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the highlights of the 1Q12 earnings season and explains how investors are beginning to re-focus on stock fundamentals in 2012.

A review of the equity markets for 2011, when fundamentals just didn't seem to matter

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, reviews 2011 which was a difficult year for stock-pickers. He discusses the macro-environment that drove increased volatility in equity prices.

Volatility continued in November and the positive overall unemployment number masks the continued underlying weakness

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the volatile month for the markets in November, including specific sector performance, as well as what looked to be a favorable unemployment number that was reported.

October's bounce back in equities and the correlation of stocks with European headlines

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the significant bounce back in October after a dismal September for stocks. He also talks about how European headlines are affecting market volatility.

The macro-environment is leading to "exhausting" volatility but shouldn't distract investors from fundamentals

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the fact that the macro environment is driving stock prices more than fundamentals right now, but that he believes fundamentals will win out over the long-term.

Events and data in August cause a slight revision to Don's outlook for equities

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the long-term implications of the U.S. debt deal, the underperformance of Industrials and Financials and an increase in the 'cautious' of his 'cautiously optimistic' outlook.

Macro-induced sell-off may provide opportunities for equity investors

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the most recent earnings season, commodities that people should keep their eyes on and provides his outlook for the equity markets.

Despite the pull-back in June, equities had a strong 1st half of 2011

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the performance of equities in the first half of the year, what he believes led to the June pull-back and provides his near-term outlook for equities.

Wordell says macro cross-currents now are as difficult as he has seen

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses the performance of specific sectors and shares his thoughts about the macro environment.

Companies remain in good shape and drop in oil prices could help consumers

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Equity Market shows resilience despite major global events

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, discusses what met his expectations during the first quarter and what didn't, and remains quite positive on the equity markets.

Although there are macro risks, company balance sheets look strong

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, says that companies are generally in good shape, but there are many macro issues to keep an eye on.

Strong earnings led to a good 2011 start for equities

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, talks about the earnings environment and how global issues could affect a domestic equity fund.

Cautious optimism for equities in 2011

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Don Wordell, mid-cap portfolio manager for Ceredex Value Advisors, talks about the outstanding year equities, especially mid-caps, had in 2010 and provides insights into why he is cautiously optimistic for 2011.