Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Aims to Shake Up Exchanges' Market Data Domination
By Janet LevauxIn effect, its proposal would replace the "exclusive" model with a decentralized model of "competing consolidators."
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.
February 10, 2020
Barclays Introduces 10-Year Bear ETNs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, RIA Wedmont launches a tech-enabled private wealth manager platform.