Economy & Markets
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Retirement Dreams Evolve; Mentors Matter: November Research—Slideshow
By Kenneth SilberIn Researchs November cover story, Ellen Uzelac examines how clients' hopes and expectations for their later years have changed rapidly and how advisors can make the most of these challenges. Also in the issue: Making the Most of a Mentor and "A Lost Decade for Advisors? discusses...
October 25, 2011
Economist Buchholz Sees Signs of Financial HopeEconomist, hedge fund manager and author Todd Buccholz began the second day of LIMRA's 2011 Annual LIMRA Conference with a cautiously optimistic appraisal of the challenges and opportunities in today's economy.
October 25, 2011
Trichet’s Swan Song: Calls for New Eurozone Finance MinistryFinal speech by outgoing European Central Bank president met with protests, boos.
October 24, 2011
Terrance Odean on How Regret Drives Investor BehaviorIf theres one emotion that stands out as playing a major role in peoples investment behavior, it would be regret.
October 24, 2011
JPMorgan's Kelly: Housing Market Turnaround Is at HandAfter years of housing market decline that has weakened the economy and depressed consumer sentiment, a number of analyses are strongly suggesting that a turnaround in the beaten sector may finally be at hand.
October 24, 2011
What the U.S. Economy Signals for Stock MarketWhats an advisor to do as economic growth stumbles?
October 24, 2011
Fears Grow Over European Recession as Indexes DropRecession looms as manufacturing, services output fall. Roubini says European leaders committing growth hara-kiri
October 24, 2011
As Tempers Flare at EU Summit, Progress on Bank RecapitalizationTesty exchanges marked ongoing talks of European Union leaders over the weekend; further talks scheduled for this week.