Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
U.S. stocks fluctuate with bonds on Yellen remarks
By Warren S. HerschYellen said in her semi-annual testimony to Congress that significant slack remains in labor markets.
July 14, 2014
Cushing Asset Management: 2014 Specialty SMA Manager of the Year"Consistent and disciplined" stock picking is the key to success in Cushings MLP Alpha Total Return Strategy.
July 14, 2014
U.S. stock futures rise amid deals activity, Citigroup earningsCitigroup climbed 3.8 percent after also agreeing to pay $7 billion to settle a mortgage-bond probe.
July 14, 2014
Investors Pile Into Stocks Just as Pros Say Bull Run Is OverIndividual investors are plowing money back into the U.S. stock market just as professional strategists say gains for this year are over.
July 11, 2014
Cambiar Investors: 2014 International/Global Equity SMA Manager of the YearDisciplined search for high-quality companies with relative value put Cambiars International ADR strategy ahead of peers.
July 11, 2014
The Fastest Growing Retirement Plan You Never Heard OfCash-balance plans now have one-quarter the assets of 401(k)s, grew 22% in 2012, and appeal to small-business owners like doctors and dentists.
July 11, 2014
Bank Q2 Earnings to Reflect ‘Rebound’: Sterne AgeeBanks are poised to make some second-quarter earnings gains after a tough start to 2014, equity analysts say.
July 11, 2014
Wells Fargo Profit Up Nearly 4%: Q2 EarningsMeanwhile, net income of Wells Fargo's Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement unit rose 25% year over year.