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News and Events
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William Blair Deepens Sector Expertise With Strategic Hires Across Chemicals, Energy, and Equity Capital Markets
William Blair today announced another step in its continued growth with the addition of three managing directors, expanding the firm’s Industrial Growth Products team to provide enhanced coverage in the chemicals and specialty materials and in the energy transition, power, and electrification sectors, while also bolstering its comprehensive Equity Capital Markets capabilities.
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Alcon Inc. and RxSight, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
Analyst Steven Lichtman initiated research coverage of Alcon Inc. (ALC $80.42) and RxSight, Inc. (RXST $9.11) and resumed William Blair’s coverage of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO $80.48) and Sight Sciences, Inc. (SGHT $6.03). All four companies are in the medical technology industry and specialize in vision and eye care products.
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Awards and Recognition
In The Media
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Michael Patchen Published in Institutional Asset Manager
William Blair Investment Management global equity research analyst Michael Patchen was published in Institutional Asset Manager, stemming from his article on how the current geopolitical landscape has shifted how the EU and its member states need to think about defense spending.
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Sharon Zackfia Highlights Impact of Millennials, Gen Z on Cruise Industry for the Financial Times
William Blair research analyst Sharon Zackfia was quoted in the Financial Times’ coverage of how millennials and Gen Z consumers are having a significant impact on the cruise sector after the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the industry to a crawl.
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Vivian Lin Thurston Guests on Bloomberg’s “The China Show”
William Blair Investment Management portfolio manager Vivian Lin Thurston was a featured guest on Bloomberg’s “The China Show,” where she discussed how, among other factors, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut led to shifts in investor sentiment for certain Chinese assets and classes.
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The Wall Street Journal Turns to Dylan Carden for Commentary on TJ Maxx
William Blair research analyst Dylan Carden was quoted in The Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the forecast from T.J. Maxx’s parent company, TJX, for holiday 2025 and how it continues to lure budget-conscious to its brands, which also include Marshalls and Home Goods.
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