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C.O.B. Tuesday

"It’s About Keeping Your Eyes On The Horizon" Featuring Neil Mehta & Carly Davenport, Goldman Sachs

Mar 5, 2025
Neil Mehta, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, and Carly Davenport, Vice President of Equity Research, discuss current trends impacting the energy sector and utilities. Neil highlights a shift toward selective stock performance amid fluctuating commodity prices, emphasizing the need for capital efficiency. Carly delves into the rising power demand boosted by AI and data centers, exploring how utilities are adapting. They also address the critical role of management quality and the complexities of power pricing dynamics, offering valuable insights for investors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Significant performance dispersion in the energy sector highlights the importance of operational execution and capital allocation among companies amidst market volatility.
  • As demand for electricity surges, utilities are revising their investment strategies to match growth, favoring regulated companies over those facing operational challenges.

Deep dives

Current Market Volatility and Economic Indicators

Recent market conditions reveal significant volatility, particularly within the equity markets and bond yields. For instance, the Dow Jones experienced a drastic drop of 850 points, illustrating the current uncertainty among investors. Meanwhile, the bond market hints at potential interest rate cuts, showing concerns around tariffs impacting U.S. economic growth. Observations suggest that the S&P 500 is at a critical juncture, trading near its 200-day moving average, which may lead to further declines if the downward trend continues.

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