Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Tiger 21: Ultra-Wealthy Investors Increase Hedge Fund Exposure in Q2
By Michael S. FischerMembers of the elite investing club cut their real estate allocations by three percentage points.
August 27, 2018
FINRA, Exchanges Set New CAT Schedule After Missing DeadlineFINRA and national securities exchanges have failed to begin reporting consolidated audit trail data as scheduled, SEC Trading and Markets chief Redfearn said.
August 27, 2018
Are Buybacks Destroying Value?Be skeptical of both the hype and the groundless vitriol around buybacks.
August 24, 2018
Money Managers Cool on Some Leveraged Loan DealsAn executive at an asset-management arm of Pru says investors are paying more attention to credit risk.
August 24, 2018
Ed Yardeni Says Don't Underestimate Trump's EconomyThe strategist tells ThinkAdvisor why "inflation is dead" and how tariffs could actually decrease protectionism.
August 24, 2018
The Potential Fallout From JPMorgan's Free Stock Trades PlanMoody's Investors Service analysts foresee a negative impact on Schwab, TD Ameritrade and E-Trade.
August 24, 2018
Fed Chairman Powell Says Gradual Hikes Likely Needed if Economy Stays HealthyPowell said the Fed is "navigating between the shoals of overheating and premature tightening."
August 23, 2018
Passive U.S. Funds Get Boost in July: MorningstarJuly Direct Asset Flows report shows a "modest" uptick in inflows to long-term U.S. open-ended ETFs.