Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Where are Dividends Headed?
By Tom NawrockiApple's announcement of its first dividend in over a decade made waves on Monday. Will other tech companies follow its lead?
March 22, 2012
JOBS Act Passes Senate by Wide MarginThe much-criticized, bipartisan JOBS Act passed the Senate on Thursday, 73-26.
March 22, 2012
Bond Flight Has Manager Scouring Yields, Fund Flows, Monetary PolicyWith a bond managers keen insight, James Camp of Eagle Asset Management spoke with AdvisorOne to size up the stock and bond markets and the direction of Fed policy.
March 22, 2012
U.S. Bank Lending Below Depression-Era Levels: S&PU.S. bank loans are at such lows that the economic recovery has been nearly loan-free, S&P's head of financial institutions ratings said Wednesday in New York.
March 22, 2012
Ireland Woos Pensioners for BondsIreland plans to entice its senior citizens to invest in Irish bonds through their pension plans. If it succeeds, it could avoid having to seek a second bailout.
March 21, 2012
Senate Changes to JOBS Act Shot Down, Faces More DebateThe Senate took up debate on the House version of the JOBS act once again Wednesday after an abortive attempt on Tuesday to strengthen consumer protections by amendment failed.
March 21, 2012
Skyhigh Corporate Profit Margins Due for Crash: GMO ReportA new white paper, appropriately titled What Goes Up Must Come Down! by GMO's James Montier, offers a simple and elegant explanation for todays high profit margins and expected mean reversion.
March 21, 2012
Write ‘Flexible IPS’ for Success in Volatile Market: ASPPA SummitDon't write yourself into a corner, Dr. Jeffrey Roach, chief economist and chair of investment committee at Horizon Investments, said at the ASPPA 401(k) Summit, encouraging attendees to write a flexible investment policy statement.