Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Debate: Should the SEC Create an Exam for 'Accredited Investor' Status?
By William H. Byrnes | Robert BloinkTwo professors debate a bill that would allow knowledgeable investors to qualify as accredited regardless of net worth or income.
August 26, 2021
More Vaccine Mandates Are ComingThe FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine may be making more employees comfortable with getting the injections.
August 25, 2021
Falling Fund Fees Saved Investors $6.2B in 2020: MorningstarInvestors in sustainable funds pay a "greenium" versus investors in conventional funds, but it has been shrinking.
August 25, 2021
Bloomberg Barclays Bond Indexes Are RebrandedThe indexes are the foundation or benchmark for hundreds, if not thousands, of mutual funds and ETFs.
August 25, 2021
24 Worst-Paying College Majors (That Aren't Education): 2021Graduates in these majors start at the low end of the salary spectrum and see only slight growth with years of experience.
August 24, 2021
House Adopts $3.5T Budget Blueprint Backed by BidenThe budget resolution sets a Sept. 15 deadline for the congressional committees drafting the tax and spending legislation.
August 24, 2021
Investors Demand More Diversified Products, Customized Advice: StudyInvestors want products that cut across wealth, insurance and banking and align with their values, Accenture found.
August 24, 2021
Quarter of Couples Who Married in 2020 Said 'I Do' for Health Insurance: SurveyMillions of people who lost their jobs in the first half of 2020 sought alternative ways to receive health coverage.