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  • Equity Research

    Accounting Insights: Navigating Growth and Technology Trends

    In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, global services analyst Andrew Nicholas, CPA, discusses findings from his team’s extensive inaugural survey of accounting services executives, covering industry dynamics such as organic revenue growth, technology use, and M&A trends.

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  • Equity Research

    Exploring Energy Economics With Dr. Carey W. King

    Dr. Carey W. King from the University of Texas at Austin delves into the intricate relationship between energy systems, the economy, and the environment, exploring his innovative HARMONEY Model and discussing the critical role of energy in shaping macroeconomic policies and future sustainability.

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  • Investment Banking

    2024 Record Totals for Secondaries Point to Positive 2025 Momentum

    Bullish predictions for the secondary market throughout 2024 proved accurate as volume hit record levels by yearend. Now, in 2025’s early weeks, market insiders remain optimistic—with expectations for continued LP- and GP-led growth.

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  • Investment Banking

    Beyond Dogs and Cats: Exploring Growth in Other Backyard Animals and Wildlife

    Backyard animals like chickens and horses, as well as small companion animals, are becoming increasingly popular among pet parents, retailers, and companies supplying products to the pet and animal industry.

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  • Investment Management

    Opportunities in Aerospace and Defense Applications

    Jesse Fink, CFA, a research analyst on our U.S. value equity team, tours a facility involved in the research and development of 3D woven composite technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

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    Private Wealth Management

    Rollover Equity and Wealth Planning Considerations

    Business owners in the run-up to a liquidity event are well advised to learn about the practices and approaches common in transactions. Among the most important is rollover equity—i.e., when a seller agrees to reinvest sale proceeds in the newly formed company.

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  • Equity Research

    William Blair Thinking Podcast – Monthly Macro: 2025 Kick-Off

    In the first Monthly Macro episode of 2025, William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal recounts the numerous events that have shaped the economic landscape since the start of the year. He explores the implications of recent executive policies, the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady, the unusual behavior of Treasury yields, and what these developments mean for the economy as we move further into 2025.

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  • Investment Banking

    Opportunistic Activity Defies Gravity

    Opportunistic activity soared in the fourth quarter as borrowers capitalized on tightening spreads, closing out a record-setting year driven by the combination of rate cuts, a more stabilized economic outlook, and robust investor demand.

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  • Equity Research

    We’re on IT: Navigating 2025’s Dynamic IT Services Landscape

    In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, technology analyst Maggie Nolan, partner, CPA, dives into the latest trends in IT services, exploring the impact of generative AI, data infrastructure, and political influences on the industry.

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  • Investment Management

    The Case for Indian Telecoms

    Our emerging markets debt team discusses the Indian telecommunications sector’s transformation over the last decade.

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  • Investment Management

    India’s Renewable Energy Evolution

    Alexandra Symeonidi, CFA speaks to us from India, where she gained insight into the country’s growing renewable energy sector and other green energy opportunities.

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  • Investment Management

    Key Sectors Shaping India’s Economy

    Alexandra Symeonidi, CFA, highlights the critical sectors impacting India’s growth story.

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  • Investment Management

    EM Corporate Debt Themes in an Evolving World

    Learn why we believe emerging market (EM) corporate debt offers compelling opportunities amid evolving global dynamics.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    The 2025 Tax Reference Guide

    William Blair's tax reference guide for income earned in 2025 and tax returns filed in 2026 is now available.

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