Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Analyst: SIFI Questions Weigh on Life Stocks
By Staff WriterUncertainty about how regulators will apply systemic risk rules to insurers may be hurting life insurer stock prices, according to Thomas Gallagher.
April 25, 2011
Accounting, Finance Workers Less Confident: SurveyEven though overall confidence in the economy has improved among accounting and finance employees, fewer of them are confident about available opportunities within their own field. So say the results of a survey released on Monday by The Mergis Group, the professional placement division of SFN Group, Inc.
April 25, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings Analysis: LPL, J.P. Morgan Strategists Eye Finance SectorTwo 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
Performance of Corporate Earnings Strong in Q1, Glenmede Analyst SaysCorporate earnings appear stronger than last quarter, says Glenmede's Jason Pride.
April 25, 2011
Bill Gross Losing to Bond Dealers as Treasuries' Outlook GainsThe world’s biggest bond dealers dispute Bill Gross’ assertion that the $9.13 trillion market for U.S. Treasuries offers little value.
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.