While results were largely stronger than a year ago, quarter-over-quarter earnings were down for 16 firms
Net income rose by 23.2% on average among the companies in the Profit Survey
Fund managers are eyeing rising inflation and the rotation to value as they adjust strategies after a challenging pandemic year
Mutual fund families that bought bargains performed well in 2020
Only two out of 42 firms reported a loss in the third quarter
The pandemic has exacerbated income inequality, and many low-wage workers have no job to return to
While banks increased loan-loss provisions, some firms rode rising markets for quarterly gains
Financial markets' volatility and lower bond yields will have a big impact on insurers' capital and profitability
Quality and defensiveness should pay off in 2020
Big banks are in the best shape to endure the coronavirus crisis