Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What We Can and Can’t Predict About Stock Returns
By Gil WeinreichNobel laureates Famas and Shillers asset-pricing models are nearly opposite, yet they both got one big thing wrong, Research Affiliates CIO Hsu says.
December 19, 2013
Warning: Bond Indexes Are BrokenUnlike their equity counterparts, there are distinct challenges with existing fixed-income indexes. Whats an advisor to do?
December 19, 2013
Best 5 Stock Investments for 2014If now is truly the season for activist investing, then these stocks owner-operator champions are positioned to unlock shareholder value.
December 18, 2013
Buffett’s 7 Best Books for Investors: 2013What do investing gurus read when they need some guidance?
December 18, 2013
Lessons From Merrill’s First 100 Years From Founder’s SonAs Merrill Lynch approaches its 100th anniversary, Its founder's son, Winthrop Smith, talks to ThinkAdvisor about its heroes and one villain in particular.
December 18, 2013
Fed to Start Tapering, Easing QE ProgramChairman Ben Bernanke said that further tapering would be data dependent, but the Fed would probably do a measured reduction at each meeting.
December 17, 2013
Budget Bill Nears Senate PassageThe Senate advanced the measure over a filibuster threshold on a 67-33 vote, ensuring it will pass the chamber no later than Wednesday.
December 16, 2013
How Much Should Santa Get Paid?Insure.com used BLS data to calculate how much Kris Kringle should earn based on his job description.