Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Banking on Themes
By Staff WriterMost of us know about theme parks and theme restaurants, but are you familiar with theme-based investing? Indeed, many investors are just beginning to appreciate...
February 08, 2008
Weathering China's Ups and DownsProFunds has created two new mutual funds designed for investors who are bullish on Chinese stocks and for those who believe the Chinese market will plummet.
February 05, 2008
Kaiser: Even High-Income Consumers Skimp On CoverageFewer than half of high earners with children and no access to group health coverage buy their own individual or family coverage.Even in families with ...
February 05, 2008
Kaiser: Even High-Income Consumers Skimp On CoverageFewer than half of high earners with children and no access to group health coverage buy their own individual or family coverage.Even in families with ...
February 01, 2008
Still Hope for 2008The world is a different place than it was just a few weeks ago. The Fed has reduced rates by 1.25% in this short period, in reaction to a weak economy and big losses in the banking sector. What does the market hold for investors now?
February 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers with Sam StovallSam Stovall, S&P's chief economic strategist, says he has a neutral exposure to stocks, with an overweight in international. "We have split up the 60%...
February 01, 2008
When Value Means GrowthIn the process of screening the equity universe for possible inclusion in the Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, manager Michael Carmen considers a company's earnings potential...
February 01, 2008
Go AnywhereBy now advisors have heard the hue and cry of many experts imploring them to move away from value investing and into growth investing, and...