Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Driving Green on Regular Gas
By Staff WriterWe can't all be driving electric, hybrid, or biofuel-powered cars, yet, but there are things we can do to reduce the amount of energy that...
August 01, 2008
PIMCO's El-Erian Tells FAs, 'This Time It's Different!'(Chicago) Unlike the presidential candidates, the opening-address speaker at the 2008 Morningstar Investor Conference -- held June 25-27 in Chicago -- is not trying to...
August 01, 2008
Oil's Not WellThe residential area around Columbia University is very quiet on summer afternoons. Some local restaurants don't bother to serve lunch, and empty tables at Metisse,...
July 30, 2008
Earnings: Unum, Prudential, OthersInvestment gains and stronger U.S. group disability results helped Unum Group Corp. increase profits during the second quarter.Here is a summary of the latest insurance ...
July 30, 2008
Earnings: Unum, Prudential, OthersInvestment gains and stronger U.S. group disability results helped Unum Group Corp. increase profits during the second quarter.Here is a summary of the latest insurance ...
July 23, 2008
Old tricks still workAdvisors with nervous clients might be tempted to look for a fancy fix to calm their clients' fears, but there's still hope in traditional investments....
July 23, 2008
Earnings: WellPoint, Aflac, OthersStock repurchases helped WellPoint Inc. increase earnings per share during the second quarter even though total profits fell.Here is a summary of the latest earnings ...
July 23, 2008
Pru Introduces Variable Annuity LTC RiderThe annuities unit at Prudential Financial Inc. has added a variable annuity living benefit rider that can double the contract holder's annual income if the ...