Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Economists Lower Growth Estimates Ahead of FOMC Meeting
By Janet LevauxSIFMA's Diane Swonk cites geopolitical risk and consumers stuck shouldering the burden of growth as headwinds.
June 16, 2014
U.S. stocks rise as corporate deals, economic data offset IraqU.S. stocks rose, in part due to data showing a faster-than-forecast rise in industrial output.
June 16, 2014
U.S. stocks rise as corporate deals, economic data offset IraqU.S. stocks rose, in part due to data showing a faster-than-forecast rise in industrial output.
June 16, 2014
New Fund Capitalizes on Shale Oil RevolutionThe shale oil boom is only growing, but the limited number of companies providing pipelines and storage facilities offer an opportunity to own "regulated monopolies."
June 16, 2014
The Message of a $549,000 WatchA suggestion: some folks might want to make some of their conspicuous consumption a little less conspicuous.
June 16, 2014
PIMCO Outflows Hit $26.5 Billion for 2014 as Vanguard ShinesInvestors pulled some $4.3 billion from the PIMCO Total Return Fund in May alone as taxable bond funds attracted $9.6 billion, Morningstar reports.
June 15, 2014
More Than 1,000 Advisors Attending Morningstar Conference; Gross, Asness Highlight SpeakersAlso, Rick Ferri will dialogue with Chris Brightman of Research Affiliatesbeehive of smart betaon alternative indexing: desirable for honey or dangerous for its sting?
June 13, 2014
How 5 Advisors Prep 401(k) Clients for Next Market CrashEvery bull market comes to an end. Here's how five advisors are getting their 401(k) plan clients ready for a market turn.