Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Helping Clients Understand the Value of Fixed Income Annuities
By Holt McgeeOver time, many consumers have shied away from annuities in favor of alternative investment vehicles or products with which they were more familiar, such as mutual funds and certificates of deposit.
April 19, 2010
Leading Economic Indicators Rose in March, Pointing to Steady RecoveryThe Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators (LEI) increased 1.4% in March, following smaller gains in February and January.
April 14, 2010
JPMorgan Chase Reports Big First-Quarter ProfitsIncome rises more than 50% over 2009
April 13, 2010
Aviva Updates MultiChoice Fixed Indexed Annuity SeriesAviva is introducing the new MultiChoice Fixed Indexed Annuity Series for 2010, which includes four new options, each featuring a simple design.
April 12, 2010
Aviva Updates MultiChoice Fixed Indexed Annuity SeriesAviva is introducing the new MultiChoice Fixed Indexed Annuity Series for 2010, which includes four new options, each featuring a simple design.
April 12, 2010
$60 Billion for Greece Moves Currency Markets: Editor's Choice for the Week of April 12, 2010What's happening this week.
April 12, 2010
Research Senior Editor Ken Silber discusses the efficient-markets hypothesisResearch Senior Editor Ken Silber on the Gabe Wisdom Show of 4/12/10, Business Talk Radio, looks at the controversial efficient-markets hypothesis and whether successful stock-picking i
April 08, 2010
Two Surveys Cite Growing Optimism Among AmericansTwo new studies point to growing optimism among Americans as the U.S. economy emerges from the worst recession in decades.