Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Puts Pressure on Gun Industry
By Bernice NapachThe industry is coming under pressure not only from the survivors of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting and their supporters but from asset managers, pension funds and politicians
March 02, 2018
ESG, Sustainable and Impact Investing: An Advisor's GuideHere are some resources for advisors who are just beginning to educate themselves about these investments, which are increasingly in demand.
February 28, 2018
TIAA Is the Big Winner in 2018 Lipper Awards for Fund FamiliesThe Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Awards honor fund families and hundreds of mutual funds for consistent risk-adjusted performance over three, five and 10 years.
February 28, 2018
Warren Buffett's 10 Nuggets of Investing Wisdom: Berkshire Letter 2018The Oracle of Omaha explains the thinking and strategies behind the success of Berkshire Hathaway shares in his yearly letter to investors.
February 27, 2018
Fixed Income Hasn't Peaked: SchrodersMore risky fixed income sectors, like credit, may have peaked for this cycle, Schroders says.
February 27, 2018
Equity-Market Smiles Don't Have to Become FrownsA balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds is the worst of all choices if inflation begins to accelerate.
February 27, 2018
Powell Says Strong Outlook to Prod Fed to Review Rate-Hike PlanIn his first testimony to Congress as Fed chairman, Powell was optimistic about growth and expectations for inflation to reach the 2% annual Fed target.
February 23, 2018
Global Dividends Soar to New Record In 2017: Janus HendersonGiven the robust economic backdrop, Janus Henderson expects dividend growth to continue in 2018.