Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Congresswoman Wants to End Opportunity Zone Program
By Bernice NapachFreshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib has introduced legislation to remove opportunity zones from the U.S. tax code.
November 26, 2019
A $15 Billion ETF Fires Up Wall Street's Booming Bond TradeThe trade involved BlackRock Inc.'s Core Euro Corporate Bond ETF.
November 26, 2019
Are Fixed Indexed Annuities Trending Again for 2020?With the demise of the old Labor fiduciary rule and other rules, fixed indexed annuities might be making a comeback.
November 26, 2019
Clients Want You to Help Them Through a Recession: MDRT SurveyMany survey participants said talking to people like you makes them feel more confident.
November 25, 2019
Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal: The Fallout for Smaller RIAsA key issue: Which custodial platform will prevail?
November 25, 2019
13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2019Trends uncovered earlier this year continue in the latest quarter -- with a few notable exceptions.
November 25, 2019
Vanguard Changes Key Leaders in Investment Management: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Hennessy Funds completed rebalancing of its Mid Cap 30 concentrated portfolio.
November 25, 2019
Cybersecurity a Bore? Not When You Get HackedFraudsters now use "social engineering" to tailor attacks. Make sure you and your clients are educated on what to look for.