Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 Last-Minute Tax Strategies for Clients in High-Tax States
By Bernice NapachSome key deductions are going away next year, but there's still time for your clients to act.
December 20, 2017
Broker-Dealers, Banks & Financial Services Set for a Banner 2018Regulatory and tax relief coming from Washington should benefit this sector, equity analysts say.
December 20, 2017
Wall Street Traders Grouse Over Trump Tax PlanMany are figuring out that the greater benefits will go to billionaires. One, sipping a Bloody Mary, vowed to quit the Republican Party.
December 19, 2017
Crypto Mania Rages With Bankruptcy, Stock Suspension, ETF PlanWave of news Tuesday as digital currency frenzy heats up; Korean exchange hacked, and Crypto Co. gets regulator scrutiny.
December 19, 2017
Tax Bill’s Corporate Benefits Come Early, Then Fade, Study SaysThe Wharton School study says companies will pay an average effective tax rate of 9% next year, which will double by 2027.
December 19, 2017
Morningstar Finds Its Analyst Ratings Can Predict Future PerformanceA Morningstar study fund that gold ratings for actively managed equity funds were especially predictive.
December 19, 2017
House Passes GOP Tax Cut BillThe bill now moves to the Senate for a vote; Trump is expected to sign it into law as soon as tomorrow.
December 19, 2017
Trump Asks ‘How’s Your 401(k)?’ But Most Voters Don’t Have OneTrump is betting that the rising stock market will help him win re-election. But most Americans don't have 401(k)s and even fewer directly own stocks.