Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Bank Investors Learned From JPMorgan, Citigroup Results
By Yalman Onaran & Jenny SuraneStart of earnings season showed trading revenue was muted; JPMorgan had better lending margins, Citigroup cut expense.
October 13, 2017
Wells Fargo Hit by Surprise Charge From Pre-Crisis MortgagesThe bank takes a $1 billion charge for a pre-crisis mortgage probe; the surprise charge adds to headaches from the fake-accounts episode.
October 12, 2017
Trump's Tax Plan Goads Wal-Mart, Comcast to Buy Back BondsThe shift could lead to unexpected activity in bond portfolios.
October 12, 2017
Oranj Launches Free Wealth Management Software Product for AdvisorsThe MAX offering includes model portfolios and funds from BlackRock, Direxion, Morningstar, ETF Securities and Frost Investment Advisors.
October 12, 2017
Come On, Bondholders, Give Puerto Rico a BreakYou took on risk. You lost. That's life. Now think of the victims of Hurricane Maria.
October 10, 2017
Political, Regulatory Risks Drive Big Investors to Equities: The EconomistSome of the current bull market in stocks is being driven by tactical investments rather than by fundamentals, Franklin Templeton suggests.
October 09, 2017
Think 7% Returns Are Coming Back Anytime Soon? Think Again.Two prominent investment strategists cautioned advisors about future gains in client portfolios at FPAs annual conference.
October 09, 2017
15 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care: 2017Genworths annual study on the cost of care nationwide, which includes home care and assisted living facilities, ranks LTC costs by state.