Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
PIMCO Funds Bled $5.5 Billion in April: Morningstar
By Janet LevauxIn contrast, Vanguard attracted $10.1 billion last month, Morningstar reported.
May 15, 2014
Putnam’s Reynolds: Better Times Call for Active ManagementWere entering a period where active management can really add premium, Bob Reynolds said at the Envestnet conference.
May 15, 2014
10th Annual SMA Managers of the Year Revealed; Tom Johnson Takes Top HonorsThe 10th annual SMA Managers of the Year were announced at the Envestnet Advisor Summit, honoring seven winners in five categories.
May 15, 2014
Senators Vow More Work on Housing After Voting to Wind Down Fannie, FreddieMembers of the Senate Banking Committee said theyd keep working to overhaul the housing finance system after casting a narrow vote to advance the bill.
May 15, 2014
15 Cheapest Colleges With Best Job ValueKeeping tuition costs low makes a degree a better investment. Here are 15 affordable colleges whose graduates earn high salaries.
May 15, 2014
3 Top Managers Give 3 Best Global Stock StrategiesThree leading portfolio managers at Envestnets Advisor Summit shared their strategies for developed, emerging and frontier market investing.
May 14, 2014
Gundlach: Long Bond ‘Melt-Up’ ComingStar bond manager Jeffrey Gundlach roused Altegris conference attendees with a bullish call on long-term bonds, poised, he says, for a melt-up.
May 14, 2014
Envestnet’s Karabell: Widely Used Economic Data Are OutdatedNumbers, like the GDP and inflation, actually mean little in a rapidly changing world, says Zachary Karabell at the Envestnet Advisor Summit.