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Why so many vacancies in Montana’s malls? Andrew Burns, senior analyst covering the sports apparel sector, spoke with the Billings Gazette about the downsizing of many large retail stores nationwide, including in Montana. His comments are included in “Kmart, Ziggy’s, Sport Authority, Hastings: What will happen with these vacant spots?” by Erik Olson of the Gazette.Read the full article here. 

With “grit and determination,” Jim Kerr, CEO of D.A. Davidson Companies, has helped to build the company into a diversified, employee-owned firm with $44 billion in assets under management and administration. Kerr discusses the company — its current state and his vision for the future — in a Q&A with Seattle Business magazine. In this interview, he discusses the company’s successes and strategies, the characteristics he believes are i...

Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings (OTC Pink: SCBH), the parent company of Seacoast Commerce Bank, and Capital Bank (OTCQB: CBJC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement in which Capital will merge with and into Seacoast in a transaction valued at $60 million or $32.00 per share.D.A. Davidson & Co. advised Capital Bank in the transaction and issued a fairness opinion.The transaction is the 79th publicly announced M&A advisory transaction for the D.A. Davidson Financial Insti...

D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Birchwood Lighting, a Tustin, Calif.-based manufacturer of high-end linear architectural LED luminaries, in its sale to Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading provider of a number of sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, LED lighting and lighting energy management systems, and security and automation applications.

Could the Fed have surprises in store for some investors? Mary Ann Hurley, Vice President, Fixed Income Trader with D.A. Davidson, believes it’s a possibility. Hurley addressed the idea in a MarketWatch article, “Will the Fed’s balance-sheet unwind catch investors by surprise?” written by William Watts.Read the full article here. 

With changing economic conditions, will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates again this year, as expected? Mary Ann Hurley, Fixed Income Trader at D.A. Davidson, said the markets don’t indicate that inflation is a problem. Hurley is quoted in “What rate hike? Fed may have to cut if Trump can’t boost economy,” a CNNMoney article by Paul LaMonica.Read the full article here. 

Which important economic indicator is pointing toward a reduced likelihood that the Federal Reserve will announce an interest rate increase this spring? Mary Ann Hurley, Vice President and Fixed Income Trader, addresses the topic in the Reuters article, “Bonds rally as weak auto sales point to slowing economic growth,” by Karen Brettell.Read the full article here. 

Because collectibles can add significant challenges for heirs, it’s important to include your prized possessions in an estate plan. Andrew Crowell, Financial Advisor and Vice Chairman of D.A. Davidson’s Individual Investor Group, offers suggestions for loving and leaving your collections in “From Krugerrands To Thimbles, Anything Can Raise Estate questions,” an article in Financial Advisor magazine by Karen DeMasters.Read the full article here. 

Investors are showing their willingness to back new restaurant chains as interest grows in that sector. Jeff Cleveland, managing director and leader of the food, beverage and agriculture practice at D.A. Davidson, comments on the growing opportunities in the sector in “Investment tracker: Early-stage restaurant financing surges,” in Nation’s Restaurant News. The article is written by Jonathan Maze.Read the full article here. 

What’s next after the U.S. enacts a tariff on Canadian softwood lumber? Steven Chercover, senior equity research analyst, focuses on that question with the Wall Street Journal in “U.S. Tariffs Pose New Reckoning on Canada’s Lumber Sector,” by Paul Vieira and David George-Cosh.Subscribers can read the full article here.