Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Study Shows 96% of Stocks Don’t Beat Treasuries in Long Term
By Jane Wollman RusoffProfessor Hendrik Bessembinder was surprised to find that market gains were attributable to only a small number of "powerhouse" stocks, he told ThinkAdvisor.
August 18, 2017
State Street Wants Companies to Disclose Climate-Related StrategiesThe third largest asset manager has issued a 4-point disclosure guide for oil and gas, utilities and mining companies.
August 18, 2017
25 Most Popular Stocks for Hedge Funds in Q2One tech company was on both the most-bought and the most-sold list in the second quarter, according to WalletHub.
August 18, 2017
Millennials Hold Too Much Cash, Too Few Equities: ReportConversely, older investors are too heavily invested in equities, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
August 17, 2017
Investors ‘Wary and Anxious’ Despite Market RallyThe latest results of Eaton Vances top-of-mind survey are more uncertain that weve seen in the past, John Moninger says.
August 17, 2017
Market Volatility Won’t Stay Low for LongMarkets can get turbulent very quickly too quickly for investors to alter their portfolios.
August 17, 2017
List of Money Managers Cutting Junk Bond Exposure Is GrowingMany cite the rich valuation of the sector, which makes it more vulnerable than other bond market sectors during a selloff.
August 17, 2017
25 Best US Cities for Retirement: 2017Out of the 150 most populous cities, these 25 got (mostly) high marks from WalletHub in four categories.