Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Americans Not Spending, Don’t Plan To: Harris Poll
By Marlene Y. SatterResults of a Harris Poll released Monday showed that, regardless of any positive indicators in the rest of the economy, Americans weren't buying it.
October 04, 2010
Pending Home Sales Up; Factory Orders DownFigures released Monday by the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Census Bureau showed that, while there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel, it's more like a candle than a torch.
October 04, 2010
Congress Departs, Housing and Jobs Arrive: AdvisorOne Briefing for the Week of Oct. 4, 2010The market-moving news for this week will come from reports on housing early and jobs later, while the Congress adjourns to take care of the business of getting re-elected. At week's end, the Financial Planning Association gathers in Denver for its annual meeting.
October 03, 2010
Goldman Rewarded London Staff With Shares After Pay CapsGoldman Sachs has presented its top London employees with millions of pounds of free shares after their pay was to be capped, according to Reuters on Saturday, which cited a report by Britain's Sky Television.
October 03, 2010
China’s Premier Weighs In on Euro, GreeceIn the wake of a trade bill passed by the House on Wednesday aimed primarily at China, that nation on Saturday announced that it would buy more Greek debt and on Sunday spoke out in favor of a stable euro.
October 01, 2010
Behind the Numbers with Gary ShillingOur bond allocation reflects the level of uncertainty that still exists in the world. Treasuries are still a safe haven. Inflation is non-existent and I...
October 01, 2010
Room to Grow: Sentiment Augurs More Market Gains: Searching for Alpha for October 2010Last month's Searching for Alpha newsletter listed several reasons why I feel stocks are heading higher.
October 01, 2010
Will the Trading Range Break to the Up- or Downside?Over the past few months, the stock market's performance has been making investors sick as expectations from both bulls and bears go unfulfilled.