Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Kotlikoff: Investors at Risk of Wipeout, SIPC a Fraud
By Gil WeinreichEconomist Laurence Kotlikoff says all Americans should close their brokerage accounts immediately because of what he calls a massive insurance scam by the SIPC.
July 22, 2014
The Opportunity in the Market's Small Cap/Large Cap DivergenceWhile equities seem to be placid, a look under the surface reveals some danger, and opportunity for options traders.
July 21, 2014
Allianz Backs ‘Legend’ Bill Gross as PIMCO Total Return LagsWe want Bill Gross to work as CIO for as long as he is willing and able, says Allianz board member Jay Ralph.
July 21, 2014
Asset-Backed Lending: Short Loans, Steady ProfitsSavile Finance Group offers an investment product that addresses the lack of return on fixed income with a direct lending asset-backed strategy.
July 21, 2014
Discovering Daniel Kahneman’s Insights on Human BehaviorIf you've ever wondered why people hold certain erroneous conclusions, this book will shine light on the subject.
July 18, 2014
Jeremy Grantham: Market Crash ‘Not Imminent’; Bubble Still InflatingGMO's Grantham sees happy days of deal-making and another 14% increase in the S&P 500, at least, before the stock bubble is ready to pop.
July 18, 2014
US ‘Largest Growth Opportunity in the World’ for SchrodersGlobal asset manager Schroders is on a big U.S. expansion push, focusing on "core" strategies for clients.
July 18, 2014
U.S. stocks advance as Google rally eclipses Ukraine concernsThe S&P 500 gained 0.4 percent to 1,964.95 at 9:51 a.m. in New York, paring its loss for the week to 0.1 percent.