Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Hot Investment Themes for 2021
By Michael S. FischerA Raymond James executive predicts gradual recovery, an earnings boost and continued success for tech stocks.
January 15, 2021
Wells Fargo Wealth Unit Boosts Profits, Releases More Advisor DataNew figures released by the bank include the average level of yearly revenues (fees and commissions) per financial advisor.
January 15, 2021
Morningstar Launches Market Data PlatformThe platform offers real-time market data and live news updates to help advisors and institutional investors manage portfolios.
January 14, 2021
Biden Seeks $1.9T for Relief in First Economic PlanCovid-19 package focuses on vaccines, includes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
January 14, 2021
Advisors See Positive but Weaker Stock Returns in 2021An Incapital survey finds 3 in 5 advisors are considering a permanent hybrid virtual/in-office work approach.
January 14, 2021
12 Best Cities to Find a Job: 2021WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities on several job-market and socioeconomic factors.
January 13, 2021
Vanguard Sees 90% Drop in Target Date Fund Flows: ReportMeanwhile, Fidelity's Freedom Index Series had the biggest inflows among the top 10 TDF series for 2020, according to Morningstar.
January 13, 2021
Trump Is Impeached Again, Faces Senate Trial on Riot at CapitolThe historic 232-197 House vote makes Trump the only U.S. president to be impeached twice. It was supported by all Democrats and 10 Republicans, including Liz Cheney.