Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How a 3-Year-Old Can Change the Social Security Claiming Math
By Ray R. HarrisA 63-year-old accountant expected to delay until 70. Then his son — and caregiving wife — entered the equation.
July 27, 2026
Investors Have a New Tool to Wager on the Biggest U.S. StocksCME Group Inc. has launched single-stock futures, allowing investors to hedge or speculate on more than 50 U.S. companies.
July 24, 2026
How Advisors Can Keep Rising Costs From Derailing Clients' Retirement PlansWhen cash flow tightens, clients can be tempted to cut retirement savings. Here's how to reframe the conversation.
July 23, 2026
15 Biggest Wealth-Destroying Funds Over the Past 10 Years: MorningstarThe study focused on firms with the biggest increase in asset size after subtracting total inflows and outflows.
July 23, 2026
Robinhood Prediction Market Revenue to Top Crypto: AnalystsAnalysts over the past few months highlighted a shift toward prediction markets on exchanges like Robinhood.
July 21, 2026
Schwab Beats Estimates as Investors Pile Into MarketThe firm's total net new assets surged 61% from a year ago to $118.7 billion in the second quarter.
July 20, 2026
Jeremy Siegel: Healthier Bull Market Emerging as AI Frenzy CoolsHealthy bull markets sometimes fix excesses to prevent bubbles, Siegel said.