Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
8 Stock Market Omens That Influence Investors
By Dan BermanInvestment decisions are driven by the cold, hard factsexcept when they arent.
October 15, 2012
Homeowners Sue on LIBOR ManipulationThe class action alleges that traders at the 12 banks were incentivized to manipulate LIBOR to a higher rate on certain dates, resulting in homeowners having to pay more.
October 15, 2012
Why I’m Happy With My CustodianMy positive experiences with TradePMR may give you ideas on what you should look for in a custodian.
October 15, 2012
Japan’s Softbank to Snap Up 70% of SprintA domestic market in decline has prompted it to look elsewhere for growth, and the U.S. has become its target.
October 15, 2012
RBS Jilted as Santander Rejects Branch DealRoyal Bank of Scotland Group Plc was left standing at the deal altar late Friday after Spains Banco Santander abruptly pulled the plug on the deal after winning an auction to buy 316 RBS branches.
October 13, 2012
Customer service: A winning platformHow you can do your part for the U.S. economy.
October 12, 2012
Do New Fannie-Freddie Bonds Signal Return of Asset-Backed Securities?Fannie and Freddie are unable to issue higher-yielding bonds because of an unintended effect of Dodd-Frank; an exemption would create a risk-sharing bond market that would benefit the mortgage giants.
October 12, 2012
Goldman President Cohn Will ‘Probably Read’ Op-Ed Writer’s Tell-All BookIs all forgiven? Probably not.