Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Are Killer Robots the Next Black Swan?
By Kenneth SilberAssessing the threat of out-of-control financial AI.
June 30, 2014
Bob Doll Judges His 10 Predictions for 2014Nuveen strategist Doll takes a midyear look at how his 10 yearly predictions have panned out so far.
June 30, 2014
Worries Peak on Puerto Rico Utilities Debt After New Bankruptcy LawAfter debt-restructuring bills passage, bondholders watch to see if the commonwealth's electric utility will make Tuesday payment; two fund companies sue to declare law unconstitutional.
June 30, 2014
Insurers taking steps to prepare for higher interest ratesEighty-three percent of insurers intend to shorten portfolio durations in anticipation of rising interest rates this year.
June 30, 2014
Insurers taking steps to prepare for higher interest ratesEighty-three percent of insurers intend to shorten portfolio durations in anticipation of rising interest rates this year.
June 30, 2014
U.S. stocks little changed as S&P 500 gains for sixth quarterThe S&P 500 trades at 16.6 times the projected earnings of its members, near its highest valuation in four years.
June 30, 2014
FINRA Unveils Trade Prices in $1.5 Trillion Private-Bond MarketInvestors have access to public price information in the $1.5 trillion market for privately sold corporate bonds beginning today.
June 30, 2014
The 2014 SMA Managers of the Year; Dealing With Depression: Investment Advisor July Features—SlideshowOnce again, Investment Advisor teamed up with Envestnet | PMC to spotlight some of the top separately managed account managers in the business.