Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ken Fisher Surprised His Sexual Remarks Shocked Audience
By Sabrina WillmerFisher said he had spoken that way in the past and was surprised by the reaction this time.
October 07, 2019
10 Reasons Advisors, Investors Should Care About ESG InvestingMerrill has updated its ESG primer outlining the benefits of this approach to investing.
October 07, 2019
Nuveen Exec Addresses Closed-End Fund MisconceptionsThe funds offer benefits for investors but often go overlooked due to their complexity, David Lamb tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 07, 2019
Older Workers Say Flexible Hours Would Keep Them on the Job LongerA study linked flexible hours, more so than any other job characteristic, to workers' propensity to work past age 70.
October 07, 2019
Vanguard Expands Active Offerings: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Schwab to launch 3 new fixed income ETFs.
October 07, 2019
Business Economists Grow More Bearish About US EconomyThe survey from the National Association of Business Economists see U.S. trade policy as the dominant downside risk.
October 07, 2019
Gary Shilling: Time to Start Shorting the S&P 500Shilling suggests a small short position in the S&P 500, long positions in U.S. Treasuries and heavy cash holdings.
October 04, 2019
Ally Invest Also Ending Commissions on Stock, ETF and Options TradesThe online brokerage of Ally Financial follows Schwab, TD Ameritrade and E-Trade in announcing no-commission trades.