Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Market Blitz With David Blitzer; Growth by Design Study; 2013 Career Guide: January Investment Advisor—Slideshow
By Editorial StaffThe new year typically gets people looking ahead at things to come. Considering the things David Blitzer, chairman of the index committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, sees coming, we couldnt wait to share them.
December 20, 2012
Ranking 401(k) Transparency; Avoiding Liquidity Temptations: January Research—SlideshowResearch magazine teams up with consulting firm Dalbar to present retirement plan transparency rankings. New regulations mandate that 401(k) plan service providers convey detailed disclosures, especially about fees.
December 19, 2012
12 Days of Outlooks: What Advisors Need to Know About 2013AdvisorOnes editorial dozen of 2013 Outlook stories surveys economy, markets, retirement, practice management and tech future for advisors and their clients.
December 19, 2012
Best 5 Investment Picks for 2013One thing seems clear about the market's direction in 2013: Investors seeking yieldisnt everybody nowadayswill find more joy in equities than in fixed income.
December 19, 2012
Jeff Gundlach Investing Advice: Hold Cash, Fold StocksDoubleLine CEO warns of Pavlovian response when turning to risky assets.
December 17, 2012
Stocks move higher as budget talks progressStocks rose on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by signs of progress in budget talks in Washington.
December 17, 2012
Stocks move higher as budget talks progressStocks rose on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by signs of progress in budget talks in Washington.
December 17, 2012
Morningstar Announces Fixed-Income Manager of the Year NomineesMorningstar continued to roll out the nominees with the release of its fixed-income award hopefuls.