Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
At Morningstar Conference, Rob Arnott is 'Sobering' Yet Optimistic
By Kate McBrideTells investors to find 'opportunities where they may be.'
June 22, 2010
Genworth Issues $400 Million in Senior NotesGenworth Financial Inc. has issued $400 million in senior notes.
June 18, 2010
Advisors: Many Skeptical about Roth ConversionsMany investment advisors and clients believe the government will pull the rug out from under taxpayers who convert traditional retirement accounts into Roth accounts.
June 14, 2010
Street Sentiment Stays Bullish; Just Off '10 HighNow just under 60, the sentiment of Wall Street firms tracked by First Coverage is above its May-2008 high and not far off its peak of 60 in mid-May 2010
June 11, 2010
Siegel Says It's 'Still OK' to Buy StocksIn terms of historic-valuation levels, today's stock markets offer investors excellent opportunities for positive returns in the future.
June 11, 2010
Unum Finds Holes in Benefits EducationEmployers' education about workplace benefits has fallen off, according to a study by Harris Interactive on behalf of Unum Group Corp., Chattanooga, Tenn.
June 11, 2010
At Pershing Insite Conference, Siegel Says It's 'Still OK' to Buy StocksIn terms of historic-valuation levels, today's stock markets offer investors excellent opportunities for positive returns in the future
June 09, 2010
Bernanke Tells House Budget Panel That Modest Recovery Is on TrackFed Chairman Ben Bernanke told the House Budget Committee that the nation's economy continues to grow at a moderate pace despite European debt problems.