Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Where the Stock Market Is Headed After a Wild Start to '26
By Jessica MentonA strong first half for stocks has historically been a good sign for the rest of the year in the market.
June 29, 2026
Investors Snub a 1,400 Basis-Point Outperformance in Small CapsDespite trouncing the Magnificent 7 in the first half of 2026, stocks in the Russell 2000 are struggling to attract investor interest.
June 26, 2026
The Retirement Gap No One Is Talking AboutMany women arrive at retirement underprepared because the default planning framework was not designed with their needs in mind.
June 26, 2026
Crypto's ETF Boom Gets $4.5B Reality Check in Brutal WeekThe industry is now having a hard time attracting back capital as investors large and small find more enticing opportunities in AI.
June 26, 2026
Navigating Long-Term Care More Worrisome to Americans Than Affording ItThe issue, research finds, is shaped by questions about caregiving, advocacy and who will help with difficult healthcare decisions.
June 26, 2026
Advisors Turned Healthy Profits in 2025, but Client Growth Stagnated: StudyNet new client assets grew only 1.9% for the year, The Ensemble Practice reports.
June 26, 2026
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Shares Fall on OpenAI 's Possible IPO DelayAmid volatility in technology stocks, OpenAI is now considering going public next year instead of this fall.
June 26, 2026
10 Cheap Stocks With Steep Competitive Advantages: MorningstarThese companies are positioned to fend off rivals for 20 years or longer, according to analysts.