Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How to (Carefully) Play the Aussie Dollar Short Trade—Searching for Alpha for December 2013
By Ben WarwickGoldman Sachs recommends buying the S&P 500 index in 2014 while shorting the Australian currency, but I would urge caution.
December 02, 2013
Driver in Paul Walker Crash: Friend, Racing Fan—and Merrill AdvisorWhile Roger Rodas wasnt famous in the way that Paul Walker was, he evidently had a wide impact as a Merrill Lynch financial advisor.
December 02, 2013
Morgan Stanley Sees S&P Hitting 2,014 in 2014Despite concerns about tapering, the equity group sees economic growth, strong earnings and other factors driving a strong market next year.
December 02, 2013
OneAmerica introduces secure income stream annuityThe secure income stream annuity offers clients the ability to customize a guaranteed income strategy.
December 02, 2013
OneAmerica introduces secure income stream annuityThe secure income stream annuity offers clients the ability to customize a guaranteed income strategy.
December 01, 2013
3 Markets for Hungry BearsBull market conditions for the Dow and S&P 500 do not mean that short-sellers need to go hungry, Ron DeLegge says.
November 27, 2013
Investment Hazard: New Venezuelan President Has No Cure For Economic CrisisChavezs successor casts blame, but inflation rages and investors should beware.
November 27, 2013
Buffett’s Bank Bets Are on the Money: ReportDespite bumpy results, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo continue to beat the markets.