Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 Uncertainties Creating a 'Stop-Go' Market
By Daniel S. KernUltimately, bulls and bears may both be disappointed over the next year or so.
October 02, 2019
E-Trade Is Latest to End Online Trading CommissionsNot to be outdone, E-Trade is cutting its fee on options contracts, too.
October 02, 2019
Is Free Trading at E-Trade, Schwab and TD Ameritrade Really a Boon for Investors?No-cost trades could lead to more bad trades and brokerages hawking more costly products, industry watchers say.
October 02, 2019
What Your Clients Should Do if Someone Yells 'Recession' in a Crowded TheaterIf the prospect of a downturn has your clients spooked, here's a more nuanced view to share with them.
October 02, 2019
Top 10 Tax-Friendly States: 2019Kiplinger compared the states using a formula that accounts for income, property, sales and fuel taxes.
October 01, 2019
TD Ameritrade Matches Schwab, Ends Commissions on Many TradesTD Ameritrade announced the cut after the market close, hours after Schwab made the announcement.
October 01, 2019
Schwab Ends Commissions on Online and Mobile TradesStarting Oct. 7, clients can buy and sell stocks and ETFs listed in the U.S. or Canada online for free.
September 30, 2019
Rise of Passive Investing Poses Risks: Fed ReportResearchers review the risks and benefits of massive flows into passive funds.