Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Tech vs. Utilities: What’s the Better Value?
By Ron DeLeggeHistorically, tech has traded at a premium relative to utilities.
June 29, 2012
Foundation and Operating Charity Investments Disappointed in 2011The nonprofit sector experienced negative investment returns in fiscal 2011 for the first time in three fiscal years, according to two companion studies by Commonfund Institute.
June 29, 2012
PIMCO’s Gross Bearish on Europe After Relief PlanBill Gross said a debt trap remains even after European leaders reached an agreement intended to alleviate concern that the regions banks will fail.
June 29, 2012
SEC, NASAA to Small Businesses: Hold Off on CrowdfundingState regulators warned small businesses that they should wait until the SEC has finalized its crowdfunding rules before offering shares in their ventures for public sale.
June 29, 2012
EU Reaches Debt DealEU leaders announced that they had reached agreement on a number of provisions to combat the debt crisis, including a plan to recapitalize banks directly and easier terms for Spanish borrowing.
June 29, 2012
RBS Next to be Fined in LIBOR-Rigging SchemeThe inquiry into a LIBOR-rigging scheme looks set to claim another quarry as RBS will reportedly be fined about 150 million pounds.
June 28, 2012
Seniors: What's Your Biggest Objection to Using an Advisor?Too many senior consumers choose not to hire a financial advisor to help them sort out their assets and retirement. We asked a group of seniors about those objections.
June 28, 2012
Affluent a Bit More Confident, but Very Concerned: Spectrem PollSimilar results of the Consumer Confidence Index survey show mixed sentiment in June