Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Creating Wealth Isn’t Quick or Easy. So Why Do So Many Think Otherwise?
By Andrew RiceAn important part of our job as advisors is to separate fact from fiction for our clients; a (market) picture can be worth a million words.
May 17, 2012
CFO Wields Baseball Bat in ‘Talk’ With CEOCFO of global investment firm Talos Partners allegedly used a baseball bat to emphasize his displeasure with his boss.
May 17, 2012
Americans Reluctant to Invest in Equities: Franklin TempletonDespite strong U.S. equity market returns in early 2012, indications are that Americans remain investment spectators, a study designed by Duke professor Dan Ariely found.
May 17, 2012
Senate Banking’s Johnson Asks JPMorgan’s Dimon to TestifySen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said Thursday that he planned to hold the first hearing regarding the JPMorgan losses on Tuesday, May 22.
May 17, 2012
Reporting From Europe: Will Germany Push Greece Out of the Euro?If Greece does not meet its obligations, many here feel that Germany will force it out of the euro. What's an advisor to do?
May 17, 2012
SRI Investor Coalition Tells Shale Energy Companies to Clean Up Their ActA coalition of investors committed to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility are using their combined $1 trillion in assets to pressure energy companies to adhere to best practices in fracking shale oil gas.
May 17, 2012
5 High-Profile Muni Bond BustsWhitney was wrong, but high-profile defaults did occur, spooking markets and piquing analysts.
May 17, 2012
Senators Introduce Ex-Patriot Act to Tax Those Who Move AbroadTwo senators push Act, which was prompted by Facebook investor's renunciation of U.S. citizenship, possibly to dodge $67 million in taxes before IPO.