Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
TrimTabs: Funds Continue to Flow Out of U.S. Stocks
By Gil WeinreichFunds flow tracker TrimTabs is reporting discouraging news for equities, saying investors continued their flight to the perceived safety of bonds in the first quarter.
May 28, 2012
Europe’s Crisis Focus Shifts From Greece to SpainConcerns eased a bit over the possibility of a Greek exit from the euro zone as Saturday polls showed rising support for pro-bailout parties in that country. But attention turned to Spain as earlier estimates of funding needed for a bailout of its largest bank looked to be seriously undervalued.
May 25, 2012
Carving Out an Indie Niche; Boosting Client Communication: June Research—SlideshowThe cover story of Research magazine's June issue, "Exploring Independence," looks at how ex-wirehouse advisors are carving out distinctive niches to build successful advisory practices.
May 25, 2012
Is the U.S. a Declining or Gutsy World Power? News AnalysisIt is precisely the lack of guts today that has furthered economic decline and fomented geopolitical instability, and that is unworthy of the military heroes whose sacrifices enabled a more vigorous America.
May 25, 2012
5 Traits of Highly Successful Salesmen (Inc.)Great salespeople use key emotional traits to achieve success.
May 25, 2012
Week’s Top Portfolio Products: AdvisorShares Launches Sustainable ETFNew products introduced over the last week include a new sustainable ETF from AdvisorShares and Philippe Cousteau and a covered bond ETF from ProShares.
May 25, 2012
E.U. Leaders Still Disagree as Crisis SimmersChancellor Angela Merkel of Germany met with resistance at home to her austerity-only position even as Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy gave a different account of Wednesdays summit meeting than was offered by the Luxembourg prime minister, Jean-Claude Juncker.
May 24, 2012
Too Much CashIf, as some analysts suggest, holding such huge cash reserves has become necessary for companies to protect themselves, then the economy has become unbalanced and dangerously volatile.