Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Lael Brainard Wins Senate Confirmation to Be Fed Vice Chair
By Steven T. DennisShe had been considered by President Joe Biden for the Fed's top job before he chose to keep Jay Powell in that post.
April 25, 2022
12 Best Small Cities to Start a BusinessWalletHub ranked 1,334 cities with populations of 25,000 to 100,000 on their friendliness to business.
April 25, 2022
Elon Musk Lands Deal to Take Twitter Private for $44BInvestors will get $54.20 per share, which is about 38% more than the stock's close on April 1.
April 25, 2022
Ex-Advisor Running for Governor Says 'Economic Torpedo' Headed for His StateMichael Markey Jr. explains the perils of shifting from an in-person to remote workforce and praises bipartisan solutions.
April 25, 2022
Stocks Could Fall Another 10% as Rates Rise: Dennis GartmanIn January, he said stocks could drop as much as 15% in 2022; so far this year, the S&P 500 is down 11%.
April 25, 2022
13 Ways to Invest Like Warren Buffett in a Volatile MarketBill Smead of Smead Capital Management gathers Buffett's wisdom from sources ranging from Aesop's fables to earnings reports.
April 25, 2022
S&P 500 Ready to Join Bear Market: Morgan StanleyIn the current market climate, it appears "the overall index is about to fall sharply with almost all stocks falling in unison," strategists say.
April 22, 2022
12 Least Affordable Cities for U.S. HomebuyersIn the top city on this list, the median home costs 12 times the median income, a study found.