Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 Stocks Warren Buffett Didn't Sell in Q4: Morningstar
By Ginger SzalaBuffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks ahead of this year's market turmoil, but an SEC filing reveals some it held onto.
February 22, 2022
Advisors Leave Women, Youngest Investors in Lurch on Sustainable InvestingWhile 72% of clients surveyed are interested in ESG investments, 87% said their advisor hasn't suggested them.
February 22, 2022
Investors Still Confident, but Bearishness Is Building: Schwab SurveyClients' top concerns include inflation, market correction, political uncertainty, COVID's economic effects and rising interest rates.
February 22, 2022
Why Ukraine Crisis Could Mean Even Higher Oil, Gas and Food CostsHere's a look at the potential consequences for key raw materials like grains, fertilizers, natural gas, oil and palladium.
February 22, 2022
15 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2021Labor shortages and the pandemic have pushed up costs of home-based and nursing home care, Genworth reports.
February 18, 2022
Top Index ETFs From 4 Big Asset Managers: 2022To help you choose the best index ETFs for client portfolios, here's a look at popular funds from Vanguard, Schwab and others.
February 18, 2022
7 Tax Benefits of Real Estate InvestingReal estate investors can benefit from a number of deductions, credits and other tax perks.
February 18, 2022
Fed Adopts Sweeping Trading Curbs After Ethics ScandalThe ethics scandal at the Fed has helped fuel momentum for stricter rules for members of Congress, as well.