Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 'Anti-FAANG' Stock Picks
By Emily ZulzPortfolio manager Brian Milligan finds plenty of alternatives with strong business models and better cash flow visibility.
October 19, 2018
12 States With the Worst Fiscal HealthThese states have short- and long-term fiscal solvency issues, according to the Mercatus Center.
October 19, 2018
5 Quick Facts About Millennial Stock InvestorsA study of millennial buying in the stock market shows a different path than older generations.
October 18, 2018
How Much Does Politics Really Affect Portfolios?Politics is a "much bigger factor" in investments today than it was 20 years ago, according to Eaton Vance's Kathleen Gaffney.
October 18, 2018
Sen. Warren Escalates Campaign Against Wells Fargo CEOThe Massachusetts Democrat asked Fed Chairman Jay Powell to maintain growth limits on the bank earlier this year to ensure that real changes are made.
October 18, 2018
US Recession Chances in Next Two Years Top 60%: JPMorganThe bank's gauge is more pessimistic than a recession tracker maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
October 17, 2018
SEC Charges Advisor With Stealing From Friends, Community MembersThe advisor had previous SEC charges against him; the agency encourages investors to check its SALI database.
October 17, 2018
Cheap Is Great, but Free Will Usually Cost YouThe financial services industry isn't a soup kitchen.