Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bill Sharpe Seeks a Better Retirement Income Solution
By Michael FinkeSharpe, 84, is still finding simple truths that can rock even a veteran's understanding of retirement planning.
February 25, 2019
75% of Business Economists Expect a US Recession by 2021: SurveyThe National Association of Business Economists survey includes recession forecasts of 10% this year and 42% next year.
February 25, 2019
BofA to Rebrand Some Merrill OfferingsA decade after Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch, the bank has decided that some names need a makeover.
February 25, 2019
Fidelity Investments Launches Fund Focused on Founder-Led Companies: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Franklin Templeton launched low-cost regional and country ETFs in Canada.
February 22, 2019
Top 10 Things That Should Scare Global Investors: BlackRockRisk is everywhere, according to BlackRock, which sees major global dangers. Here's their top 10.
February 22, 2019
The Best Performing Robo-Advisors of 2018For the first time, the latest Robo Report also includes three-year performance numbers.
February 22, 2019
Pot Sales Edge Up in Slow Start for Canada's Legal MarketInterest in legalized cannabis is slowly growing in Canada, but it is growing.
February 21, 2019
Global Dividends Surged to New Record in 2018: Janus HendersonTotal dividends jumped 9.3% in headline terms to $1.37 trillion in 2018, according to the latest Global Dividend Index.