Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Charles Biderman: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile
By Danielle AndrusCharles Biderman, president and CEO of investment research firm TrimTabs, started his career as a stock margin clerk at Francis I. du Pont & Co.
April 26, 2012
Euro Zone Confidence Falls More Than ExpectedConfidence in the euro zone is falling along with the economic picture, and its doing so faster than predicted.
April 26, 2012
BlackRock to Plan Asia Investment Fund with CICBlackRock is said to be planning to launch an Asia investment fund together with China Investment Corp., Chinas sovereign wealth fund.
April 26, 2012
Sell in May And Go AwayMay can sometimes bring a market downturn, but does that mean you should get out?
April 25, 2012
ETF Providers Slash FeesIn the cutthroat world of ETF investing, the firm with the lowest expenses often gathers the most assets.
April 25, 2012
Debased CurrencyDespite unprecedented creation of money over the past three and a half years, consumer prices remain moderate.
April 25, 2012
A Strategy for Affording CollegeFaced with massive budget deficits, state legislators across the country are looking to chop college education funding to fill the gaps.
April 25, 2012
Liars, Cheaters and ThievesJanet Tavakoli is a Chicago-based consultant with experience structuring and trading credit derivatives.