Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Top Raymond James Advisor: Taxes on the Wealthy Are Misunderstood
By Jane Wollman RusoffRandy Carver, a longtime fixture in Barron's rankings, comments on the Trump tax exposé and says Biden's tax plan will hurt the economy.
October 09, 2020
Most Investors Staying Put Until After Election: SurveySeven in 10 investors say Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis is neither bullish nor bearish, according to Investing.com.
October 09, 2020
Why Advisors Should Tell Clients About Income Protection NowOne reason: Look at what's happening out there with the pandemic.
October 08, 2020
Morgan Stanley CEO Goes Hunting Again With $7B Eaton Vance DealJames Gorman's two latest mega-deals are the largest carried out by any of the big banks in Wall Street's post-crisis reincarnation.
October 08, 2020
Why Morgan Stanley's $7B Eaton Vance Deal Surprised AnalystsDeal includes Parametric — which offers separately managed accounts and direct indexing — and ESG investment provider Calvert.
October 08, 2020
The Evolution of Risk Management in a Yield-Hungry WorldPrevailing market dynamics pose challenges for investors seeking risk mitigation and income growth.
October 08, 2020
15 Most Expensive Cities for Millennial HomebuyersAt a typical savings rate, it would take 25 years to afford a down payment in the No. 1 city on this list.
October 08, 2020
Morgan Stanley to Acquire Eaton Vance in $7B DealMorgan Stanley Chairman and CEO James Gorman calls the combination "a perfect fit."