Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 States Whose Residents Pay the Most Federal Taxes
By Michael S. FischerPopulation, wealth and number of returns filed influence total taxes paid.
April 13, 2018
Investor Enthusiasm Takes a Beating in Q2: E-TradeAmong 947 self-directed active investors, bullish sentiment fell to 52%, down 16 percentage points from the first quarter.
April 13, 2018
4 Key Tax Categories for Early Planning for 2018 Filing SeasonAdvise clients to start the conversation with their tax professional not too long after they've filed their 2017 taxes.
April 13, 2018
JPMorgan Finds Goldilocks Moment in First-Quarter VolatilityRecord stock-trading revenue lifts investment bank division; quarterly profit jumps 35% as corporate tax cuts take hold.
April 13, 2018
Wells Fargo's Rosy Results May Soon Wilt as Settlement LoomsCEO Sloan says 'it will take time' to overcome challenges; profit climbs 5.7% to $5.53 billion, topping expectations.
April 13, 2018
Instinet Fined $1.5M by FINRA, NYSE & Others: EnforcementThe SEC announced that courts fined an investment advisor and his companies for defrauding clients.
April 12, 2018
280 CapMarkets Launches Complimentary Advisor ServicesThe fixed income tech platform's new services are specifically designed to level the playing field for indie advisors.
April 12, 2018
Top 15 Cities Where Retirees Can Live Longest on $1 MillionGoBankingRates looked at the annual expenditures for someone 65 or older and the cost of living for each city.