
The Fed’s Strategic Pause: Why Patience Is the Policy
Breakdown of the Fed’s June 2025 decision to hold rates steady, exploring the data, risks, and political dynamics shaping monetary policy at a critical inflection point.

Weekly Market Recap: Geopolitical Tensions Test Risk Appetite
A recap of the June 9–13, 2025 market action: inflation data came in cooler than expected, the Fed held rates steady, and rising geopolitical tensions sent oil surging to end the week.

U.S. Equity Market Outlook 2025
HDA Capital’s Midyear 2025 Equity Outlook explores the economic, policy, and market forces shaping the investment landscape in the second half of the year. With inflation moderating and earnings stabilizing, we provide a clear view of where risks and opportunities lie across sectors.

Yield With Conviction: Why High-Yield Bonds Deserve a Place in Portfolios in 2025
High-yield bonds are quietly winning in 2025—delivering more income and better risk-adjusted returns than their investment-grade peers. Here's why.

Weekly Market Recap— June 2–6: Jobs Cool, Yields Rise, and Tech Rebounds
The S&P breaks 6,000, Trump calls for rate cuts, and CPI is on deck. Catch what moved markets—and what could move them next.

The Hidden AI Premium in Modern Financials
AI isn't just a future investment—it’s already reshaping cost structures, margin profiles, and how companies are valued. This piece breaks down where AI is showing up on financial statements, how it's influencing EBITDA and capital treatment, and why investors are starting to price in its quiet impact.

Weekly Market Recap: Inflation Eases, AI Stocks Waver, and Markets Hold Steady
Inflation cooled, markets steadied, and AI stocks blinked. Here’s your recap for May 28–30.

Salesforce to Acquire Informatica in $8 Billion Deal
Salesforce is acquiring Informatica in an $8 billion deal to strengthen its enterprise data and AI strategy. The move expands Salesforce’s Data Cloud with advanced data integration and governance capabilities.

Betting on the Markets—Literally: Sports Gambling, the Next Big Investment
As sports gambling becomes a data-driven enterprise, investors are starting to take notice.

Weekly Market Update
The Fed held its ground, bond yields climbed, and AI stocks finally blinked. Here’s your weekly recap.

From Rates to Returns: How Higher Interest Rates Are Reshaping Investment Strategy
As interest rates reach multi-decade highs, investors are trading growth narratives for grounded fundamentals. In this new era of expensive capital, cash flow, margin discipline, and strategic patience are redefining what it means to build a resilient portfolio.

Unlocking Value in Under-Managed Businesses: The Case for Operational Turnarounds
Beneath the surface of America’s small business landscape lies a massive pool of under-optimized companies—steady, profitable, and structurally overlooked. With outdated systems and succession gaps holding them back, these firms present a unique opportunity for disciplined investors focused on operational performance, not speculation.

Small Business, Big Impact: Why Local Operators Are the Backbone of the U.S. Economy
Often overshadowed by Wall Street giants, small businesses quietly power nearly half of America's private workforce and contribute over 40% of GDP. Despite their economic weight, many operate with outdated systems and limited access to capital—leaving significant untapped potential on the table for those paying attention.