Should stock-market investors worry about the rise of the quants?

Should stock-market investors worry about the rise of the quants?

Published: May 23, two thousand seventeen Five:Ten p.m. ET

What happens if ‘too many funds use the same inputs and formulas?’

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Quants are the rage right now on Wall Street.

The Wall Street Journal has chronicled the rise (subscription required) of algorithmic-focused hedge funds in a series of must-read stories this week. (more…)

2nd storm hits Hong Kong and Macau amid typhoon recovery, Inquirer News

2nd storm hits Hong Kong and Macau amid typhoon recovery

Pedestrians fight with their umbrellas during strong winds and rain brought on by severe tropical storm Pakhar in Hong Kong on August 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE

A powerful storm lashed Hong Kong and Macau on Sunday, just days after a penalizing typhoon swept through the region and claimed at least eighteen lives. (more…)