Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Dividend-Paying Stocks Remain Attractive
By Alan E. MuschottMore, and more diverse, companies paying dividends, high cash levels on corporate balance sheets and a continued search for income among investors all bode well for dividend-paying stocks.
August 07, 2013
2 Key Items to Consider in Alt Manager SelectionNot all long/short strategies (or managers) are created equal, something about which Adam Patti doesnt mince words.
August 07, 2013
Funds to Watch: What Investors Are Eyeing NowMorningstar's most-researched funds list reveals some possible portfolio trends among advisors and investors.
August 07, 2013
Going Feral: A Boomer’s Advice for the ‘New’ RetirementA retired Penn State professors resignation letter has relevance to financial advisors as a case study in what the new retirement might look like for affluent boomer clients.
August 06, 2013
The Budgeting Can Kicks Washington BackA slew of Nobel-winning economists join hundreds of other VIPs demanding honest budgeting in Washington.
August 06, 2013
Signs of ‘Great Rotation’ as Inflows Hit Record for U.S. Equity FundsAs PIMCO and DoubleLine see outflows, TrimTabs CEO David Santschi says the strong enthusiasm for equities should give contrarians pause.
August 06, 2013
S&P 1500 Pension Plan Funding at Highest Point Since 2008A new report from research and consulting firm Mercer could lessen pension fears.
August 05, 2013
3 Areas of Alternative Mutual Fund GrowthIf you could build your own mutual fund, what would it include?