Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Market Is Booming, but Consumers Are Unhappy. What Gives?
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinRitholtz Wealth CEO Josh Brown shared thoughts on the "utter disconnect" between S&P performance and the view from Main Street.
July 20, 2026
10 Value Stocks for Long-Term Investors to Snap Up Now: MorningstarThese companies have predictable cash flows and smart managers, and their shares are trading on the cheap, analysts say.
July 17, 2026
Buffett: Hard to Find Good Stock Buys When People Like GamblingThere's more money in cultivating gamblers than in cultivating investors, the former Berkshire Hathaway CEO lamented.
July 17, 2026
How Top RIAs Are Growing: SchwabThe strongest firms appear to pursue organic growth more intentionally, a benchmarking study finds.
July 17, 2026
RIA Deal Valuations Expected to Level Off in Second Half: DeVoeConsolidators, the most active buyers polled by the consulting firm, believe the M&A market has reached a ceiling.
July 17, 2026
Financial Guidance, From One Doctor to AnotherPhysicians need a financial plan but are often targeted by unscrupulous advisors, says Dr. James Dahle, founder of The White Coat Investor.
July 16, 2026
Financial Vulnerabilities Undermine Small-Business Owners' Confidence: SurveyOnly 47% of respondents rate their financial management skills highly, Guardian Life research finds.
July 15, 2026
Life and Annuity Issuers Prepare to Post Q2 NumbersAdvisors will see whether volatility gave more than it took.