Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Using REITs for Current Yields: Portfolio Fix
By Vaughan ScullyREITs offer a compelling blend of decent current yield and future price appreciation.
September 09, 2011
John Bogle Slams Mark Cuban Over Buy-and-Hold CommentsJohn Bogle responded to controversial comments made recently by Internet billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban recently told The Wall Street Journal that diversification is for idiots and buy and hold is a crock of s**t.
September 09, 2011
‘Gold Is Dirt Cheap,’ Says Investment Guru Marc FaberInvestment guru Marc Faber is bullish on gold, noting that market volatility should continue given low interest rates and the U.S. government's eagerness to print money.
September 09, 2011
Obama Chides Congress as He Urges Passage of Jobs ActSignaling his exasperation with a lack of congressional action in aiding the U.S. economy, President Obama gave a strongly delivered speech Thursday that laid out his vision for the American Jobs Act, a $447 billion plan.
September 09, 2011
Greek Debt Swap Feared Short of GoalBanks and insurers, who were supposed to declare Friday whether they would join the bond exchange that was a condition of a second bailout for Greece, were slow to declare themselves, and a shortfall was feared at midday.
September 09, 2011
Germany, Netherlands to Greece: Shape Up or Ship OutWhen it comes to money, Germany and the Netherlands arent kidding. Both nations are out of patience with Greece, although the message is divided, and both are beginning to talk about Athens being compelled to exit the euro zone.
September 09, 2011
Remembering 9/11: Ten Years AfterAdvisorOne commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, with new and archived content from our print and online publications through the years.
September 08, 2011
Mobius Picks Best Emerging Markets, as G7 Growth SlowsThe OECD issued a negative outlook for the major industrialized economies, but noted that emerging economies remained strong. While Mark Mobius, emerging markets guru, told investors where specifically they could grab on to that growth.