Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Inflation Tempers Dow Celebration: Motley Fool
By John SullivanThe news that the Dow broke its 2007 record high had folks celebrating, but they might consider inflations role in reaching the milestone, The Motley Fool writes.
March 04, 2013
Buffett on Berkshire’s 2012: ‘Subpar It Was’In his annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett admitted disappointment in his companys 2012 performance, including the bad news that Berkshire stock underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 index.
March 01, 2013
Are Your Investments Tax-Efficient?Despite Washington's antics, many of the issues with tax-efficient investing have remained surprisingly constant, David Peterson of United Capital says.
March 01, 2013
Top 4 Commission-Free ETF PlatformsHere's what the major firms offer when it comes to trading for free in the exchange-traded universe.
March 01, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: PIMCO, Vanguard Launch More EM Bond FundsIn addition, Vanguard says it will no longer accept new fund flows into the Wellington and Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt funds.
March 01, 2013
How to Capitalize on Shale Gas Trend: A Top Manager’s Favorite PlaysThe shale gas revolution is not expected to peak until 2040, a new study confirms. The T. Rowe Price New Era Fund's Tim Parker discussed how to make the most of it.
March 01, 2013
Time for Market to Show Its True Mettle—Searching for Alpha for March 2013Yes, the market is sending mixed messages on stocks, but here's why I remain bullish and why clients should stay invested. Hint: valuation is involved.
March 01, 2013
As Sequester Kicks In, Here’s What Happens NextGovernment workers should brace themselves for "mass furloughs" starting in April, Joe Lieber of Washington Analysis says.