Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FINRA Bars Ex-Wells Fargo Rep
By Janet LevauxMichael Frew may have set up a Ponzi scheme involving 30 investors and a man named Guido.
May 28, 2014
Thomas Piketty: Pinko or Prophet?The obscure French economists call for large-scale wealth redistribution, and challenges to his data, have not stopped his book from topping the bestseller charts.
May 28, 2014
U.S. stocks drop, ending 4-day winning streakConsumer-discretionary stocks fell 0.4 percent for the worst performance among the 10 main S&P 500 industries.
May 28, 2014
Making Bonus Depreciation Permanent to Be Debated by House PanelMaking bonus depreciation permanent is the best option to spur investment, lift wages, grow the economy, create jobs and increase federal revenue, says Tax Foundation.
May 27, 2014
International Investments Key to Fixed Income DiversificationJohn Kvale believes that diversification internationally is not just essential for equities, but also for fixed income.
May 27, 2014
Social Security: Then, Now and the FutureTo understand Social Security's future, you have to know its past. A Social Security primer, with some surprising facts about who benefits most and least.
May 27, 2014
ETFs for Growth and ValueLike the two roommates in the “Odd Couple” sitcom, growth and value investors are polar opposites. The growth camp wants to own stocks with…