Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Dynasty's Sports-Advice Business Gets New Executive-In-Residence
By Rob BurgessIn welcoming Greg Resh, Dynasty's CEO says sports and entertainment is one of the platform's fastest growing client niches.
August 13, 2026
7 Ways Advisors' Use of Alternatives Is EvolvingIncreasingly, iCapital research finds, the focus has shifted to implementing the investment class effectively and at scale.
August 13, 2026
Richest to Profit in Trump's Capital Gain Tax Ideas for MidtermsThe White House is considering throwing its weight behind a push to raise a capital gains tax exemption for primary home sales and cut levies on investments.
August 13, 2026
Yardeni Raises S&P 500 View to 8,400 on 'Fabulous Earnings'With earnings season nearly over, firms have "broadly crushed industry analysts' forecasts," said the president and chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research.
August 13, 2026
15 Worst Stocks of the Past Decade: MorningstarThese companies destroyed the most shareholder value from 2016 through 2025, according to a portfolio strategist.
August 12, 2026
Why Client Interest in Trusts Is SoaringIt's up sevenfold over the past decade, a study of calls to lawyers found. Advisors are getting more trust questions too.
August 12, 2026
Schwab Launches Single-Stock Futures for Over 50 CompaniesThe securities allow investors to express bullish or bearish sentiment without borrow fees or short-sale restrictions.
August 12, 2026
Top 12 States for Homebuyers Under 35In some parts of the U.S., young buyers account for more than a quarter of mortgage applications, SmartAsset finds.