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Monthly Macro: AI Booms, Inflation Bites, Fed Shifts

William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses how the Iran conflict, AI-driven investment themes from William Blair’s 46th Growth Stock Conference, persistent inflation pressures, and Kevin Warsh’s early approach as Fed chair are shaping the macro outlook for the second half of 2026.

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William Blair Acts as an Underwriter on SpaceX’s Initial Public Offering

William Blair acted as an underwriter on the $86.2 billion initial public offering for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) (Nasdaq: SPCX), a next-generation space transportation and connectivity company that uses reusable launch systems, vertically integrated satellite manufacturing, and AI-powered autonomy to deliver scalable orbital access and global broadband.

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Race to Infinite Labor: The Humanoid Hypothesis

As aging populations and labor constraints put pressure on economic growth, humanoid robotics are emerging as a potential solution to the next productivity challenge.

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William Blair Thinking

  • Can AI Improve Drug Development? It Depends on the Data

    Drug development is costly and often failure-prone. AI can help screen out weak candidates earlier, but only if the data is strong.

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  • Emerging Markets—The New Engine of Global Growth

    We believe the case for emerging markets (EMs) has become increasingly compelling.

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  • The Sub-$10 Hourly Wage: Financial Modeling for the Humanoid Workforce

    What if robots become cheaper than human labor? This analysis breaks down the race to sub-$10 hourly labor and the massive investment opportunity that could follow.

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    William Blair today announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Inner Circle Sports, a leading boutique investment bank focused on the global sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem.

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    William Blair initiated research coverage of Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. (CON $29.77), a provider of occupational health services focused on treating workplace injury and illness.

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    William Blair's New York office earns 2026 Top Workplace recognition, joining six consecutive years of firm-wide USA Top Workplaces honors.

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