A classical/supply-side economic model that provides the "hook" that ultimately drives all the research. Equity calls are generated via a three-step process that begins with top-down macro analysis, moves on to sector analysis and culminates in bottom-up analysis of individual equities.

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IMTRADER is a sophisticated, AIM-certified, real-time communications and trading platform designed for the buy side. Users can request and share relevant trade information and ideas and turn them into increased portfolio returns. IMTRADER is an easy-to-use, hosted, instant messaging application that fulfills compliance requirements and provides end users with advanced communications features and benefits beyond that of traditional instant messaging applications.