Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
2011 Q1 Earnings Analysis: LPL, J.P. Morgan Strategists Eye Finance Sector
By Joyce HansonTwo weeks into Q1 2011 earnings season, a pattern is emerging: it’s all about slow, post-recession rebuilding, say strategists including JPMorgan's David Kelly.
April 25, 2011
Silver, Gold Still RisingThe fever for precious metals still raged Monday as silver recorded gains of more than 5% in early trading, with gold sharing in the dizzying climb as it set yet another new record.
April 25, 2011
Bernanke Meets the Press: What’s Next for the Fed?—Advisor Briefing for the Week of April 25, 2011Market-moving news of the week: big oil earnings, but FOMC meets followed by Chairman Bernanke's inaugural press conference.
April 22, 2011
Gabelli SRI Fund Manager Segrich’s Top Earth Day Stock PicksIt’s easy being green with these Earth-loving investment winners.
April 22, 2011
JPMorgan Clearing Deal Will Return $800 Million to Lehman EstateJPMorganChase & Co. will return assets worth $800 million to lawyers representing the brokerage arm of failed investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
April 22, 2011
China Agbank Forecasts More Rate Hikes, Reserve IncreasesChina's Agbank foresees another increase in the country's benchmark interest rate and reserve ratios plus consumer inflation and faster yuan appreciation.
April 22, 2011
Gold, Silver Hit New Lofty PeaksFor the sixth straight day, gold set a new record Friday, and for the seventh straight day, silver returned to highs not seen in 31 years.
April 22, 2011
Obama Budget 'Falls Short' of Ryan, Fiscal Commission Proposals, Bipartisan Report SaysCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget says President’s deficit-reduction framework 'falls short' of competing budget plans