Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
S&P 500 Climbs as 90% of Its Shares Push Higher
By Rita NazarethStocks hit fresh all-time highs as the latest economic data reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September.
July 10, 2024
S&P 500 Tops Historic 5,600 Mark as Big Tech SoarsThe options market is betting the S&P 500 Index will move 0.8% in either direction Thursday when CPI data for June is released.
July 10, 2024
Follow Harry Dent at Your Own PerilThe economist is predicting an 86% stock drop. But he has been consistently wrong for 30 years.
July 09, 2024
Retirees Worry About Security, Bills: NationwideBut the share who have a strategy to protect assets against market risk is growing, Nationwide finds.
July 09, 2024
Harry Dent: Huge Stock Market Crash Likely Within 10 MonthsThe S&P 500 could drop 87% and the Nasdaq more than 90%, the "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor.
July 09, 2024
10 Best Restaurants in the World: 2024The culinary trends embraced by these eateries will impress even the wealthiest clients and prospects.
July 09, 2024
7 Ways Home Equity Can Shape Retirement PlanningHome equity is a valuable retirement asset that is often overlooked, Wade Pfau and Don Graves say.
July 08, 2024
How to Talk With Retirement Clients About the Presidential ElectionAdvisors are often wary of talking politics, but that doesn't mean they can ignore legitimate client concerns.