Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Smart advisors: Seeking dividend safety
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPDividend safety is a top concern for retirees. Are you making sure your clients are covered?
June 09, 2014
We’re Not in a Stock Bubble: BlackRock’s KoesterichHowever, BlackRocks chief investment strategist says stocks are at the upper end of their historic range.
June 09, 2014
5 Most Honored 2014 IA 25 HonoreesAs a testament to their enduring influence, several of our current honorees have been here before.
June 08, 2014
Why Stocks Are at a ‘Permanently High Plateau’There are some serious factors that are driving todays all-time highs.
June 08, 2014
Frontier Markets, Anyone?Countries like Qatar and the Philippines are outperforming the BRICs, as well as even the U.S. these days.
June 06, 2014
SEC Fines Dark Pool Operator Liquidnet for Misusing Customer InfoSEC says New York-based brokerage firm Liquidnet Inc. improperly used subscribers confidential trading information in marketing its services.
June 06, 2014
Diversification Is Futile; Economy a ‘House of Cards’: Axel MerkInvestors cannot rely on traditional investment principles at a time when government and consumers have a common interest in currency debasement, says Axel Merk.
June 06, 2014
SEC Charges Wedbush Securities With Violating Market Access RuleWedbush provided market access to overseas traders without preapproval and without ensuring that they complied with U.S. law," says SECs Ceresney.