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  • Equity Research

    Next-Generation Brands Build Ecosystem Advantage

    Top companies are moving from product-centric models to experience-driven ecosystems, unlocking lasting competitive advantages and growth.

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  • Equity Research

    Economics Weekly: Dissent at the Fed and What Will Happen in 2026

    In this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal looks at the history of dissent at the Fed and how the makeup of the FOMC looks heading into 2026.

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  • Equity Research

    Generational Shifts in Fitness Club Membership

    Gain data-driven insights into shifting fitness demographics and the evolving investment landscape. Explore the measurable impact of generational trends on industry strategies and capital allocation.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Inspiring Philanthropy Across Generations

    Conversations with the next generation about philanthropy shouldn’t be a one-way street. It’s important to encourage your children and grandchildren to ask questions, get involved, and express their own ideas about what philanthropy means to them.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    High-Performing Nonprofit Boards Driving Sustainability and Success

    From rising program costs and greater demand for services to uncertainty of revenue resulting from federal funding cuts, the fiduciary and strategic role of a nonprofit board is mission-critical for the sustainability and success of an organization.

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  • Investment Banking

    Navigating the Expanding Spectrum of Financing

    William Blair’s Private Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance teams explain the highly flexible bespoke capital solutions available to business owners and sponsors and how to navigate the expanding spectrum of financing.

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  • Equity Research

    Powering the Digital Frontier: The Impact of Data Centers on U.S. Energy Demand

    The rapid expansion of data centers is reshaping electricity demand in the U.S. and increasing dependence on natural gas as a primary energy source.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Year-End Wealth Planning and Philanthropy Strategies

    As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to review your financial strategy and position yourself for success in the year ahead.

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  • Equity Research

    Programmable Money: How Stablecoins Are Transforming Global B2B Payments

    William Blair financial technology analyst Andrew Jeffrey discusses how stablecoins, regulatory clarity, and new payment rails are transforming global B2B transactions.

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  • Equity Research

    Smart Stores and the Future of Retail Convenience

    Explore how smart stores are revolutionizing retail with advanced technology, data-driven efficiency, and enhanced consumer convenience.

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  • Equity Research

    Economic Outlook 2026: Glass Half Full

    Looking toward 2026, despite some mounting trepidation about the labor market, it is quite likely that economic growth will broaden and possibly accelerate, but with the corollary of still high inflation.

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  • Equity Research

    Moonshot Energy: From Aspiration to Reality

    Discover how moonshot technologies, such as fusion and advanced geothermal, could reshape global energy, and see why energy stability, secure supply chains, and smart investments are the keys to unlocking this future.

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  • Equity Research

    The Growing Importance of AI in the Revenue Cycle Management Marketplace

    William Blair’s group head of healthcare technology and services analyst, Ryan Daniels, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management by automating financial workflows, reducing costs, and reshaping the industry’s future for providers and vendors.

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  • Investment Banking

    Secondaries’ Rise—and the Push to Surpass $200 Billion

    Strong growth in the secondary market continued into 2025’s final weeks with another year of record volumes and expectations for more growth in 2026.

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