Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
March Market Madness: LPL’s Kleintop on 16 Stock Drivers
By Janet LevauxThe markets give investors and advisors a lot to keep up with just as the NCAA tournament does for sports fans.
March 17, 2014
John Lindsey: How Edward Jones ‘Brutalizes’ Breakaway BrokersWhen John Lindsey broke away in 2012, Edward Jones sued for $5 million. But Lindsey fought back and is helping other brokers do the same.
March 16, 2014
Oil Makes Countries Go Nuts: How to Prevent More CrimeasSince the big oil exporters have traditionally been troubled countries, is now finally the time to focus on alternative energy sources?
March 13, 2014
Where Global Investors Put Their Money in 2013: MorningstarEquity funds saw the most inflows in most (but not all parts) of the world, which hurt bond fund groups like PIMCO, Morningstar said.
March 12, 2014
Attention ‘Bonehead Brokers’: Margin Trades Can Burn YouRecord-high margin lending, profitable today, will inevitably land advisors in arbitration, says lawyer Stoltmann, warning, "Stupidity on the part of the broker isnt a defense."
March 11, 2014
Gross to Lighten Grip on Dissent at PIMCO: ReportMeanwhile, a PIMCO trustee criticizes Bill Gross $200 million salary.
March 11, 2014
6 Bitcoin Risks for Investors: FINRAFINRA on Tuesday warned investors of the top six reasons why buying and using a digital currency such as bitcoin can be risky.
March 10, 2014
Bull market rivals ’90s at half valuation as demand broadensThe American equity rally that just turned 5 years old is starting to match the 1990s Internet bubble.