Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fidelity, Schwab, TD Ameritrade Website Woes Worsen Worries for Investors
By Jeff BermanAmid stock declines, users experienced issues like slowness and temporary $0 balances.
February 24, 2020
Stocks Plunge, Havens Jump on Mounting Coronavirus FearsThe three main U.S. stock benchmarks all opened more than 3% lower as the virus continued to spread outside China.
February 21, 2020
Morgan Stanley Bets E-Trade Will Dodge the Dean Witter JokesAs the bank makes another down-market move, ex-CEO Phil Purcell says all major deals come with 'blood and pain.'
February 21, 2020
What the 'Godfather of Smart Beta' Expects for MarketsRob Arnott tells ThinkAdvisor why and when he thinks value stocks will make a comeback and where he's invested now.
February 20, 2020
What Morgan Stanley's E-Trade Deal Means for RIAsBlogger Michael Kitces, Dynasty CEO Shirl Penney and others industry VIPs talk about the deal's implications.
February 20, 2020
ESG Investing Doesn't Mean Avoiding Traditional Index FundsA growing number of large passive asset managers are voting in favor of ESG-related shareholder proposals.
February 19, 2020
Fund Managers' Bullishness Tapers Off in February: BofA SurveyCoronavirus fears cut into growth estimates and lead to first drop in fund manager expectations since last October.
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus Lowering Global Growth Expectations, Hurting MarketsOne notable aspect of recent outlook revisions is the utter uncertainty about what happens if the virus is not contained.