Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
GMO’s Grantham Sees Boom in Corporate Profits — for Now
By Emily ZulzBut the corporate establishment's thirst for deregulation may be misguided in the long term, the chief investment strategist says.
May 08, 2017
Munger Says Fellow Republicans Are ‘Bonkers’ for Taking Away Bank RegulationsHe says banks need to act in a "careful, standardized way"; Trump has called Dodd-Frank regulation a "disaster."
May 08, 2017
Direxion Adds 5 Leveraged ETFs Tied to Changing Policies: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Arrow Funds placed two ETFs on E*TRADEs commission-free ETF platform.
May 05, 2017
JPMorgan’s Kelly: Trump’s Tax Plan Faces RoadblocksThe chief global strategist also says the U.S. has a "bumper-lane economy."
May 04, 2017
What to Expect From the Bond MarketBonds can solve a problem or create one, according to Paul Matlack of Delaware Funds Macquarie Investment Management.
May 04, 2017
How Doctors, Lawyers Are Different From Other Wealthy ClientsDoctors, lawyers, accountants and other professionals have a unique approach to investing, according to a new study by Spectrem.
May 03, 2017
Top 9 Asset Managers to Work With Over Next 10 YearsA Morningstar research report identifies the qualities firms need to succeed in the future.
May 03, 2017
GOP Sets Health Bill Vote Thursday Amid Doubts About CountKevin McCarthy says he has the votes to get H.R. 1628 through to the Senate.