Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2017

This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the first quarter of 2017. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Historic releases of our research can be accessed from … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2017

Highland Global Business Valuations Releases 2014 Economic Outlook

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL and Washington, D.C. January 7, 2014—Highland Global has released its 2014 economic outlook based on internal analysis, input from the independent think tank, Thinking Outside the Boxe, and consultations with colleagues within the valuation profession and business community.  Highlights of Highland Global Business Valuation’s economic outlook follow:  Economic growth showed … Continue reading Highland Global Business Valuations Releases 2014 Economic Outlook

Highland Global Business Valuations Releases 2014 Economic Outlook

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL and Washington, D.C. January 7, 2014—Highland Global has released its 2014 economic outlook based on internal analysis, input from the independent think tank, Thinking Outside the Boxe, and consultations with colleagues within the valuation profession and business community.  Highlights of Highland Global Business Valuation’s economic outlook follow: Economic growth showed … Continue reading Highland Global Business Valuations Releases 2014 Economic Outlook

Economic Outlook 2014

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL and Washington, D.C. January 7, 2014—Highland Global has released its 2014 economic outlook based on internal analysis, input from the independent think tank, Thinking Outside the Boxe, and consultations with colleagues within the valuation profession and business community.  Highlights of Highland Global Business Valuation’s economic outlook follow: Economic growth showed … Continue reading Economic Outlook 2014

State Of The Economy 2012 Outlook

Gross Domestic Product             Following zero growth in 2008 and a 2.6% contraction in 2009, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by roughly 2.8% (an an annual basis) according to advance estimates[i] released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).  The economy remained modestly expansionary in 2010 with first and second quarter changes in real … Continue reading State Of The Economy 2012 Outlook

State Of The Economy 2011 Outlook

Gross Domestic Product             Following zero growth in 2008 and a 2.6% contraction in 2009, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by roughly 2.8% (an an annual basis) according to advance estimates[i] released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).  The economy remained modestly expansionary in 2010 with first and second quarter changes in real … Continue reading State Of The Economy 2011 Outlook

State Of The Economy 2010 Outlook

Gross Domestic Product             Advance estimates[i] released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicate that real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 2.4% on an annual basis in 2009 over the prior year.  For 2008, real GDP increased by 0.4% on an annual basis as compared to a 2.1% increase in 2007.  The economy … Continue reading State Of The Economy 2010 Outlook

State of the Economy 2009 Outlook

Gross Domestic Product             Advance estimates[i] released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicate that real gross domestic product (GDP) weakened in 2008 with an increase of only 1.3% on an annual basis.  This is lower than the 2.0% increase in 2007 and the 2.9% increase for the full year 2006.  Economic activity showed … Continue reading State of the Economy 2009 Outlook

State of the Economy 1st & 2nd Quarters 2007

Introduction             After an increase of 2.9% for the full year 2006 and an increase of 2.1% in the fourth quarter 2006 (revised), real gross domestic product (GDP) exhibited significant weakness in the first quarter 2007 with an increase of only 0.6%.  Real GDP showed marked improvement in the second quarter, increasing by 3.4% based … Continue reading State of the Economy 1st & 2nd Quarters 2007

State of the Economy 3rd and 4th Quarters 2007

Introduction             Real gross domestic product (GDP) weakened in 2007 with an increase of 2.2% on an annual basis.  This is lower than the 2.9% increase for the full year 2006.  Economic activity showed mixed results throughout 2007.  Real GDP increased only 0.6% in the first quarter but showed marked improvement in the second quarter, … Continue reading State of the Economy 3rd and 4th Quarters 2007