Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Schwab Sees 'Massive Surge' in Social Media-Influenced Trading
By Jeff BermanSchwab's core net new assets were $51.4 billion last month, while total client assets were $6.9 trillion.
March 11, 2021
Financial Planning Helps Employees Reap Benefits of Company Stock: FidelityIncluding stock awards in their financial plans helps employees make better decisions and get more value, the study found.
March 11, 2021
Advisors Should Go Beyond the 'Easy' ButtonWhile indexing has benefits like lower costs, actively managed investments may offer advantages in some asset classes.
March 10, 2021
Harry Dent: 'Biggest Crash Ever' Likely by End of JuneBut by 2024, it will be over and the U.S. will experience the "next Spring Boom," the "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 10, 2021
House Sends $1.9B Stimulus Bill to Biden, Checks to U.S. PocketbooksMost Americans will be receiving direct payments of $1,400, with checks going out within days.
March 10, 2021
Gundlach: Watch Out for 4% Inflation, Bond FalloutThe DoubleLine CEO says this headline inflation figure might even go higher — a move that could "really spook the bond market."
March 08, 2021
Here's What's in the Senate's $1.9T Relief PackageMore than 85% of American households will get direct payments of $1,400 per person, Biden said.
March 06, 2021
Senate Passes $1.9T Relief Package After Marathon VotesThe bill will send $1,400 payments to individuals earning less than $75,000 and couples earning less than $150,000 based on either 2019 or 2020 tax returns.