Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
1 in 5 Investors Can't Name the Funds They Own: Report
By Emily ZulzFidelity and Vanguard stand out for brand awareness, Hearts & Wallets finds.
September 18, 2018
Credit Suisse Has a Derivative for Every Stock-Market NightmareHybrid options envision domino effect toppling S&P 500 rally; correlation between assets unpredictable, a reason for caution.
September 17, 2018
Senators Unveil Bill Requiring Corporate Disclosure of Climate Change RisksThe Climate Risk Disclosure Act was introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and co-sponsored by seven other Democratic senators.
September 17, 2018
From Robo-Advisors to Brain Chips: The Future of AIFuturist Amy Webb talks to ThinkAdvisor about how AI developments could affect everything from financial services to reproduction.
September 17, 2018
American Century, Janus Henderson, Oppenheimer Launch ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, DWS and Innovator Capital Management introduced ETFs.
September 17, 2018
Advisors, Not Their Clients, Should Lead on ESG InvestingThat's the conclusion of multiple presenters at this year's Sustainable Investing Conference sponsored by Gitterman Wealth Management.
September 17, 2018
Beware of Bank Loan ETFs and Mutual FundsBank loans have multiple risks investors may not be aware of, according to AllianceBernstein bond strategists.
September 14, 2018
Siegel vs. Shiller: Are Stock Prices Too Low or Too High?Professors Jeremy Siegel and Robert Shiller present their differing stock market forecasts at a Wharton conference.