Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Semiannual Reporting Plan Advances to White House for Review
By Lydia BeyoudSEC Chairman Paul Atkins has recently floated scaling the frequency of corporate disclosures to a firm's size.
March 27, 2026
'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams of 2026: IRSTaxpayers should be on the lookout for these new and emerging schemes, according to the agency.
March 26, 2026
7 Ways the Corebridge-Equitable Deal Could Affect Advisors and ClientsThe deal might create a company with bigger marketing, AI and legislative affairs budgets.
March 26, 2026
Vanguard Launches 10 'BondBuilder' ETFsThe target maturity corporate bond ETFs are designed to help investors build customized fixed income portfolios.
March 26, 2026
12 Cities With the Highest Income Needed to Live ComfortablySmartAsset research broke down the lifestyle to 50% for basic necessities, 30% for wants and 20% for saving.
March 25, 2026
5 Ways Insurers' World Was HappyGoldman Sachs and Nuveen asset manager surveys show how strong investment markets looked before early February.
March 25, 2026
The Once-Sober ETF Industry Finds a Home on a Vegas Casino FloorThe ETF, designed to make investing simple, has become the delivery mechanism for the newest form of financial gambling.
March 25, 2026
How Advisors Can Tap the $25T Mass Affluent Market: CerulliThis younger market, research finds, comprises 46.9 million households and is looking for involved advisor relationships.