Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Wealthy Investors Remain Calm During 'Corona Crash'
By Michael S. FischerA Spectrem survey found that most have heard from their advisors amid the market volatility.
March 12, 2020
Stocks Suffer Worst Day Since 1987Investors are looking for a strong policy response to the pandemic.
March 12, 2020
Trump Mulls Declaring National Emergency Over Coronavirus; House Readies Aid BillThe House bill includes measures like paid sick leave and free testing for the virus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
March 12, 2020
Stocks Plummet Again, Triggering Trading HaltsSteep drops at the market open followed Trump's address and other virus-related developments Wednesday night.
March 11, 2020
Trump Restricts Travel From Europe, Offers Aid for BusinessesTravel restrictions of foreign nationals to last for 30 days, but limits are not has broad as Trump initially stated.
March 11, 2020
Dow Plunges Into Bear Territory, S&P 500 Barely MissesThe Dow dropped 20% from its closing high the fastest in history, ending the 11-year bull market.
March 11, 2020
'Stan the Annuity Man' Sees Business Booming as Investors Seek SafetyThe "annuity truth" advocate tells ThinkAdvisor which kinds of annuities he prefers and which are "overhyped."
March 11, 2020
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a PandemicWorldwide cases have topped 120,000 and the number of deaths exceed 4,300.