Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Mutual Fund Flows Beat ETFs in June: Cerulli
By Melanie WaddellHalf of advisors plan to increase their use of fixed income ETFs, according to Cerulli.
June 28, 2017
Passive Investing May Be Nearing ‘Dangerous’ Levels: Portfolio ManagerLarry Pitkowsky of GoodHaven Capital Management explains how to best position a portfolio to differentiate yourself from the index.
June 26, 2017
How to Fill the Disability Coverage Gap for Doctors With High IncomeMany doctors are finding a serious gap between the benefits of traditional disability and the replacement of their true income.
June 26, 2017
Stop Fooling Yourself About 8% Easy ReturnsToo many retirement savers are counting on gains over 9%.
June 26, 2017
JPMorgan Turns Bullish on Future of Global BanksGoldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley top the firms ranking; U.S. investment banks are "better managed than ever," analysts say.
June 26, 2017
Why Americans Feel So Good About a Mediocre EconomyOn surveys, businesspeople and consumers say the future looks bright. But recent economic activity hasn't appeared very robust.
June 25, 2017
Stock Buybacks Are Plummeting. Should Investors Worry?With less support from buybacks, companies will have to make money the old-fashioned way, says analyst Howard Silverblatt.
June 23, 2017
Health Stocks Surge, Shrugging Off Uncertainty in WashingtonMany investors now doubt the government will imposes significant restrictions on drug prices.