Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Plans New ETFs to Ride — Or Dodge — Biggest Tech Firms
By Vildana HajricOne fund aims to let investors capture the boom in smaller tech firms while avoiding the big behemoths.
August 08, 2024
New Retirement Income Model Shows Who's at Highest RiskCertain demographic groups are at more risk of falling short than others, a new Morningstar analysis finds.
August 08, 2024
'Silver Wave' Isn't the Only Factor Boosting AnnuitiesLIMRA projects an increase in annual annuity sales to as much as $378 billion, Principal's Sri Reddy says.
August 08, 2024
Bullish Advisor Sentiment Collides With Market VolatilityIn a recent survey, only 9% of respondents said they expected a correction, though volatility concerns ran high.
August 07, 2024
Dimon Says He's Skeptical Inflation Will Return to Fed's 2% TargetThe head of JPMorgan has been warning for more than a year that inflation may be stickier than investors expect.
August 07, 2024
14 Pieces of Investing 'Wisdom' That Are Not So Wise: Advisors' AdviceAs commonly accepted financial beliefs are found to be untrue, it's important to help clients unlearn them.
August 06, 2024
Only a Quarter of Americans Expect to Leave an InheritanceMeanwhile, about 32% of millennials and 38% of Gen Zers expect to receive an inheritance, Northwestern Mutual found.
August 06, 2024
Goldman Says Buying S&P After 5% Drop Is Usually ProfitableReturns after a 5% decline have been positive in 84% of episodes, the research shows.