Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans in 2026: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerInvestor assets in the education accounts grew to a record $550 billion by the close of 2025.
June 05, 2026
SpaceX, Other Mega IPOs Denied Fast Index Entry by S&PNasdaq changed its rules recently so SpaceX can join the Nasdaq 100 Index in just 15 trading days.
June 05, 2026
12 Things That Set Top-Performing Wealth Managers ApartNew research on 2,385 advisors sorts out the best practices.
June 05, 2026
SpaceX IPO Brings 'Prime Time' for Financial Advisors Ahead of Wealth SurgeMany of the firm's thousands of employees will finally be able to sell shares into the public market.
June 04, 2026
Debate: Do Taxpayers Benefit From 'Alternative' Health Plans?These options are not required to provide essential health benefits and can impose annual or lifetime caps.
June 04, 2026
Here's How Much Financial Planners Earned in 2025An annual compensation study shows that CFPs are earning more and are happy in their jobs.
June 04, 2026
5 Best 'Dividend Aristocrat' Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese companies have increased dividends annually for at least 25 years.
June 03, 2026
Dalio Sees AI Bubble Bursting as Wealth Is Converted Into Money"All great technology changes produce bubbles," he said.