Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Byron Wien Is Betting $1M on These 10 Market 'Surprises' Happening in 2020
By Jane Wollman RusoffWien, of Blackstone Group, tells ThinkAdvisor what's on his annual list of not-so-popular, but often correct, predictions.
February 15, 2020
Active Equity Funds Had Biggest Monthly Outflows Since 2008Investors are favoring cheaper, passive products even when markets are strong, according to Moody's.
February 14, 2020
BlackRock, State Street to Expand ESG ETF OfferingsThey include State Street's first actively managed ESG ETF, whose application is pending at the SEC.
February 14, 2020
AIG Says Low Rates Likely to Hurt Fixed Annuity Sales: EarningsAmerican Equity, CNO, Primerica and Aetna's parent also have earnings out.
February 13, 2020
Investor Optimism on Economy, Stock Market Grows in Q1: E-TradeE-Trade takes a look at investor behavior, focusing on how parents make money decisions.
February 12, 2020
BlackRock Ousts Vanguard as Top Firm for Fund InflowsFidelity places third, according to Morningstar's 2019 global fund flows report.
February 10, 2020
Social Security Advocates Warn of Dire Consequences From Trump's Budget CutsAside from benefit cuts, there would be closed offices, backlogs for claims and long waits for help, the groups say.
February 10, 2020
Here's How Advisors Structure Their Model PortfoliosAdvisors are increasing their use of ETFs but improperly using factor products, according to BlackRock.