Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
More Market Drama May Be on Its Way: Schwab
By Emily ZulzSchwabs Liz Ann Sonders, Jeffrey Kleintop and Brad Sorensen point out some potential pitfalls to watch for in the coming months.
January 29, 2018
Passive Investments Drive Record Fund Flows in 2017: MorningstarMoney flowed into passive U.S. and international equity funds and into taxable bond funds.
January 29, 2018
STOXX Launches AI Index Based On AI Algorithm: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Amplify ETFs launched a blockchain-based ETF.
January 26, 2018
Personal Financial Satisfaction Hits 24-Year High: AICPAThe bull market and decline in underemployment trump rising inflation in the minds of investors.
January 26, 2018
Tax Reform Causes a Wave of Stock Buybacks. Here's How Investors Benefit.Companies like Apple are stashing a lot of cash overseas, and investors should reap benefits when that cash is repatriated.
January 26, 2018
15 Worst States for Retirement: 2018These states ranked the lowest on affordability, health and quality of life, according to WalletHub.
January 25, 2018
Quant Strategy Goes Haywire as Panic Buying Overruns StocksThe most liquid stocks are the top performers now, signaling a much more speculative market.
January 25, 2018
Gold's Path to $1,400 Seen Cleared by Dollar Slump, Equity FearsThe yellow metal has climbed more than 8% since mid-December to over $1,365 an ounce.