Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerThese stocks may not have the highest yields, but income is a key component of total return, the research group notes.
May 13, 2021
Social Security Rolls Out New, Shorter StatementsThe new, shorter statement, tested on some web users, has a personalized graphic to illustrate the effects of delaying benefits.
May 13, 2021
Genworth Puts Off Mortgage Insurance Unit IPOThe insurer says mortgage insurance stocks have been too volatile lately.
May 12, 2021
Rising Inflation Spooks Markets, but Should It?Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says higher inflation will be "transitory," but some market analysts disagree.
May 12, 2021
Stocks Take Biggest Tumble Since February; Yields JumpTech stocks led the decline as the CPI report this morning added to concern that price pressures will stifle a recovery.
May 12, 2021
How Much Money Does It Take to Be Wealthy?Schwab, who asks this question every year, found the dollar amount cited by survey respondents dropped significantly from 2020.
May 11, 2021
Ark's Cathie Wood: Inflation Isn't the Biggest Market ThreatA bump in inflation will be temporary, the Ark Investment Management head says. She remains upbeat on tech stocks.
May 08, 2021
Protecting Portfolios From Interest Rate RiskAs inflation threatens the 40-year bull run that has supported bonds, fixed income investors are seeking lower-risk alternatives.