Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ride-Sharing No. 2 Lyft Starts IPO Race With Public Filing
By Eric Newcomer and Olivia ZaleskiFriday's filing gives Lyft a leg up in its race with Uber to go public this year; both ride-sharing companies filed their draft statements with the SEC in December.
February 28, 2019
Wells Fargo Sees Rising Legal Risk as Talks Start With DOJ, SECBank increases estimate of risk citing a 'variety of matters;' it's in early talks to end probes of sales to retail customers.
February 27, 2019
`Medicare for All' Gives Health Insurer Stocks the ChillsA Senate drug hearing may have added to the pain.
February 27, 2019
Could FSPs Be Emotional Rescue for Advisors?Self-directed advisor models may perform close to more standardized fund strategist portfolios, but the rub, as they say, is risk.
February 27, 2019
Why Single-Payer Insurance May Be Closer Than You Think (and What to Do About It)During the NextGen Growth & Leadership Summit, Nelson Griswold warned that the benefits industry underestimates the threat of single-payer at its own peril.
February 26, 2019
3 Tips for Analyzing the Impact of Government PolicyFollowing a systematic approach can help remove emotions and lead to better investing decisions.
February 26, 2019
Rob Arnott: Factor Investing Is 'Overhyped'The "Godfather of Smart Beta" also tells ThinkAdvisor why he's worried about target date funds.
February 26, 2019
Schwab's Sonders Breaks Down 6 Popular Recession IndicatorsThe chief investment strategist has noticed an increase in recession chatter during Q&A sessions at investor events.