Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Things Top RIAs Did Differently From Rivals in 2021
By Jeff BermanIn its annual benchmarking survey, Schwab teased out what separates the top 20% of firms from the rest.
July 21, 2022
Can Buffer ETFs Protect Your Client From Sequence of Returns Risk?Defined outcome ETFs provide some protection from losses with some advantages over annuities, but tread carefully.
July 20, 2022
Munnell Doubts the Typical U.S. Retirement Age Will Keep RisingThe researcher says the winds that were pushing the average higher have faded.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 20, 2022
Where to Look Now for Investment Returns: BofAThe current economic cycle is a bit unusual, but inflationary pressures have likely peaked, a BofA Global Research economist says.
July 20, 2022
Here Are Americans' Favorite Long-Term InvestmentsBankrate recently asked U.S. investors how they'd invest money they didn't need for 10 years or more.
July 20, 2022
Cathie Wood's Ark Shutters Transparency ETF in First ClosureThe fund gained only $12 million in assets since inception, a fraction of the $9 billion in Wood's flagship fund.
July 20, 2022
How BlackRock Lost $1.7T of Clients' MoneyThis year ranks "as the worst start in 50 years for both stocks and bonds," said Chairman and Chief CEO Larry Fink.