Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Upgrades U.S. Stocks, Stresses 'Barbell' Approach
By Bernice NapachThe asset manager cautions that the market faces "challenging months ahead" with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
November 22, 2020
Annuities Could Stop Retirees From Going Broke. Why Don't More People Use Them?The Stanford Longevity Project and Principal Financial Group look at why many retirees don't use annuities and how to address their concerns.
November 22, 2020
SPACs: What Advisors and IPO Investors Should KnowSPACs have gone mainstream in 2020 with companies like DraftKings, Nikola and Fisker choosing this route as a means of going public.
November 20, 2020
3 Big Factors Worry Advisors, Investors: NationwideA Nationwide survey finds pandemic, economy and election are driving volatility.
November 20, 2020
Investors and Business Owners Feeling Good After Election: UBSUBS survey finds both groups want input from financial advisors, but business owners complain they aren't receiving enough contact.
November 20, 2020
10 Favorite Investing Books: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors told us about the books that helped them build their investing knowledge and shape their strategies.
November 20, 2020
Mnuchin Won't Extend Many Fed Lending Facilities Beyond Year-EndHe also wants the Fed to return unused funds after the lending programs expire.
November 19, 2020
Fidelity, Vanguard Rank Lowest in Morningstar's New ESG RatingThe ESG Commitment rating measures how asset managers integrate ESG factors into their strategies.