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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a transformative force across various industries. Its potential to drive efficiency, innovation, and economic growth is widely recognized. However, beyond these advantages, AI is also playing a crucial role in leveling the playing field for workers, particularly for women and minorities. This technology is breaking down traditional …

Excell 2024 is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused Carson Partners and Coaching members. Our speakers – both Carson and industry leaders – will bring big, creative and inspirational ideas to the stage to help you turn your business into what you know it can be and confirm that Carson is the right place …

Excell 2024 is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused Carson Partners and Coaching members. And our breakout sessions will dive into several topics critical to your firm’s growth. No matter your role at your firm or what stage you’re at in your career, Excell has something for you. Here’s a look at the breakout …

As macroeconomic data points to a resilient yet slowing economy, corporate earnings updates are reinforcing this narrative, especially in consumer-oriented businesses. The first quarter revealed a more selective consumer, with shoppers trading down; as Walmart noted, wealthier customers were increasingly seeking value, evidenced by fancier cars in their parking lots. Initially, it was believed that …

It’s funny, despite the extraordinary level of investment in AI, use cases may appear limited at first glance. There are a few game-changing examples or “killer apps” to highlight. However, its influence is subtly growing across various aspects of our daily routines. From refining search results in Google, assisting with email composition in Outlook, analyzing …

Excell 2024 is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused Carson Partners and Coaching members. Our speakers – both Carson and industry leaders – will bring big, creative and inspirational ideas to the stage to help you turn your business into what you know it can be and confirm that Carson is the right place …

Earnings continue to roll in, though they’ve had little impact to the market’s narrative thus far. The focus has been on the resurgence of small caps (see Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick’s blog here), and my, what a week it has been. While we do expect the earnings reports of the large technology companies to …

Excell 2024 is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused Carson Partners and Coaching members. Our speakers – both Carson and industry leaders – will bring big, creative and inspirational ideas to the stage to help you turn your business into what you know it can be and confirm that Carson is the right place …

As we kickoff the second quarter earnings season, the market sentiment is characterized by cautious optimism. The impressive 16% year-to-date gain in the market has left investors tempering their expectations for the back half of the year, preparing for potential volatility. Concerns about market concentration and other emerging issues are balanced by the excitement surrounding …

The stock market is off to a strong start in 2024, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 40,000 for the first time. The economic backdrop has helped too, thanks to a healthy employment picture. But even with those tailwinds, questions about the economy and the markets remain as we head into the second half …