Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Wall Street Bulls Eye Milder Gains in 2026 After 3-Year Surge
By Geoffrey MorganStrategists expect the S&P 500 to rise 9.2% this year, trailing the last three years, when the index rose 16-24%.
January 01, 2026
Here's How the Economy Fared in 2025Data out last week showed the economy expanded in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years.
January 01, 2026
The Market's Biggest Winners and Losers in 2025The S&P 500 ended last year up 16.4%, with the bull market being driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
December 24, 2025
Millionaire Tax Plan Marks Growing Interest in Wealth LeviesDemocrats in Washington state and beyond are exploring more taxes to address the country’s widening wealth gap.
December 23, 2025
10 Ways to Help Clients Through Rough MarketsWhen the stock market is volatile, clients want guidance.
December 23, 2025
How the 10 Biggest Active Funds Performed in 2025: MorningstarMarkets overcame worries about tariffs and an AI bubble, the researcher finds, while foreign equities performed well.
December 23, 2025
11 Books to Help You Start 2026 Off RightWhether your goal is learning about the world or self-improvement, there's a book to help you reach it.
December 22, 2025
10 Page-Turners to Entertain and Inform Over the HolidaysFor a last-minute gift or a way to spend some holiday free time, check out these acclaimed reads.