Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Biggest Lie of the New Century
By Barry RitholtzThe claim that bank executives did nothing illegal during the financial crisis is simply implausible if not laughable, Barry Ritholtz writes.
September 10, 2014
What Would Scottish Secession Mean for Investors?Moshe Milevsky, Niall Ferguson and Axel Merk comment on the economic damage, as well as potential investor opportunity, implied by Scotland's independence vote.
September 10, 2014
Senate Bill Targets ‘Earnings Stripping’ by Corporate InvertersThis bill curtails the incentive for companies to use shady accounting gimmicks to avoid paying their U.S. tax obligations," says Sen. Schumer, one sponsor.
September 10, 2014
Gundlach: Don’t ‘Fight This Rally’ in BondsIn his quarterly outlook, the DoubleLine CEO says forecasts of a rate hike are "almost comical" and holding currencies other than the dollar is "foolish."
September 10, 2014
9 reasons why the economy stinks, according to Alan GreenspanAlan Greenspan sees a bunch of reasons why the economy won't kick into high gear. And none of them have simple fixes.
September 09, 2014
Why Low Volatility Produces High ReturnsThey say theres no free lunch in economics, but investing in low-volatility stocks appears to make a gourmet banquet available at diner prices.
September 09, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2014Some of Wall Streets major players still struggle with litigation expenses; many are finding ways to further boost their wealth results.
September 09, 2014
Wealthy Investors Gung-Ho on Economy, Their Portfolios: Morgan StanleyThe Investor Pulse Poll also showed that high-net-worth couples are collaborating on big financial decisions such as retirement.