Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Benefits of Total Return
By Ed McCarthyThe case for including dividend stocks in client portfolios remains strong. Many of the advantages were shared in a Fidelity Investments research report, Equity Total Return: Lower Volatility in the Longer Term.
July 28, 2014
Should Stock Investors ‘Fight the Fed’?One of the oldest rules on Wall Street is dont fight the Fed. But that knee-jerk response might be wrong, Barry Ritholtz says.
July 25, 2014
Axel Merk: Time to Take ‘Chips Off the Table’Instability may be the new normal, portfolio manager Axel Merk warns. Is there anywhere safe to hide?
July 24, 2014
Social Security Disability Fund Teeters on Brink of BrokeSocial Security's chief actuary warned senators that the disability trust fund needs help "soon" or reserves will run out in 2016.
July 24, 2014
Top 20 Cities With Most MillionairesTax havens and banking and financial centers have the largest shares of wealthy residents.
July 24, 2014
Raymond James Reports Record Profits, Revenues: Q2 EarningsFee-based accounts now make up more than 70% of Private Client Group revenue.
July 23, 2014
MetLife SIFI Designation ImminentIn designating MetLife at this time, the FSOC would be ignoring the House Financial Services Committee.
July 23, 2014
Sales metric No. 1: Do you know where you’re going?Sales metrics may not be the most fun you can have at work. But knowing your history is vital if you want to increase your numbers.