Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 States With the Fastest Job Growth
By Marlene SatterWhen relocating, whether millennial, Gen Xer or young tail-end boomer, why not live where there are more jobs?
September 24, 2018
Vanguard Launches 2 New Low-Cost ESG ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, TCA by E-Trade expanded its ETF trading platform.
September 24, 2018
A Massive Shift in Stock Sector Classifications Starts TodayFacebook and Alphabet, Google's parent, leave the tech sector for the new communications sector.
September 21, 2018
The Great Bull Market Is Dead: MerrillThe "profit outlook has become more negative for risk assets," Chief Investment Strategist Michael Hartnett says.
September 21, 2018
The Fall of Lehman: Lessons Learned (and Not)The financial system is stronger now, but important lessons from the crisis have been forgotten or ignored.
September 21, 2018
Social Security Changes Could Help Widows: CRRWidows over 65 are three times as likely to be poor as married women, the Center for Retirement Research says.
September 21, 2018
Recession Not Likely for at Least Another YearAnother recession is inevitable. Do any signs suggest that path? Only a few, for now.
September 20, 2018
Japan Life Insurers' Investments in Foreign Assets Hurt Value of YenLife insurers in the country now have 22% of their assets in non-Japanese securities.