Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Best Cities for Job Seekers
By Danielle AndrusPersonal finance website NerdWallet released its list of the best cities for job seekers based on Census Bureau data on population growth, income, unemployment rate and the cost of living.
January 25, 2013
Eurozone small cap index is top performer in 2012The Russell Eurozone Small Cap Indexs growth rate surpassed that of the Russell Greater China Index by nearly 6 percent.
January 25, 2013
Marc Faber: Keynesians Will Be PunishedMarc Faber says that "regardless of what the markets do, near-term, a correction is overdue" on the S&P 500.
January 25, 2013
Gundlach, El-Erian Weigh In: What’s Behind Apple’s Fall?What the flight from the stock can teach advisors about succession planning.
January 24, 2013
Charitable Giving Linked to Higher Stocks, Not Lower TaxesThe stock market has risen 5% year to date, and that helps philanthropic giving more than fears over ending the charitable deduction hurt it, the U.S. Trust wealth strategies advisor Ramsay Slugg told AdvisorOne.
January 24, 2013
Low Interest Rates Are Driving Insurers Out of the Bond Market: BlackRockInsurers are likely to move asset allocations as low rates challenge business models and profitability, says BlackRocks global insurance industry outlook.
January 24, 2013
Apple Stock Plummets as S&P 500 Hits 1,500Apple's shares fell sharply on Thursday on slower-than-expected sales.
January 24, 2013
Roubini, Bremmer at Davos: U.S. Can’t Do More on World StageDavos interview brings comments on Clinton hearing and Obamas I have a Drone speech.