Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Drop in U.S. Jobless Claims Offers Hope for Battered Economy
By Reade PickertAll states but Rhode Island, which showed little change, posted declines from the prior week.
August 05, 2020
Advising Doctors and Dentists: 6 Things Advisors Should KnowNorthwestern Mutual polled advisors about the needs and priorities of these high-earning clients.
August 05, 2020
Sen. McConnell Sends Mixed Signals on $600 Jobless PaymentsHe called a full extension "unfair" and "bad economics" Wednesday after signaling Tuesday that he might accept that provision.
August 04, 2020
Older Americans Coping Better With Pandemic Than Younger Ones: Age WaveOlder people "show more resilience and emotional intelligence and fortitude than any other generation," Age Wave's Ken Dychtwald says.
August 04, 2020
13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2020The wirehouses, with parent firms increasing loan-loss provisions, have close to 53,000 total advisors and $8.4 trillion of assets.
August 04, 2020
Trump Executive Order Threats Could Spur Stimulus Deal: ValliereLawmakers could reach a deal by Friday, strategist Greg Valliere says.
August 03, 2020
Schwab Creates Program to Boost Employee Giving: Coronavirus Aid RoundupWells Fargo, Prudential and Comerica are among other companies offering COVID-19 relief.
August 03, 2020
Gary Shilling: Why Bond Yields Are Sending Stocks a Scary SignalThe great depth of this recession has yet to hit home, and stocks could tumble 30% to 40% as it does.