Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Dow Passes 21,000, Dollar Jumps as Rate Hike Looms
By Jeremy HerronThe major market index surged more than 300 points today and has gained more than 1,000 points since January 25.
February 28, 2017
Buffett’s 8 Nuggets of Investing Advice: Berkshire Shareholder Letter 2017The Oracle of Omaha spells out the secrets of his success in his yearly letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
February 28, 2017
JPMorgan Software Does in Seconds What Took Lawyers 360,000 HoursA learning machine is parsing financial deals that once kept legal teams busy for thousands of hours. And that's just the start for JPMorgan.
February 28, 2017
Trump Wipes Out $5 Billion of Muni Gains at Top US InsurersTrump's plans to cut corporate taxes and fears he could end the tax-exempt status of munis have reduced insurers' unrealized gains on muni investments.
February 27, 2017
Is Now the Time to Invest in European Stocks?Revived growth, higher corporate earnings and undemanding valuations are good signals, but then there are the geopolitical concerns.
February 27, 2017
Thinking Millennial: How to Woo the Largest GenerationFeel the ground trembling underfoot? It's the largest generation in American history thundering into the economy.
February 27, 2017
Fidelity Exec Named to Trump's Economic TeamChief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn taps Shahira Knight, 12 others to work on tax reform, retirement, jobs and economic growth.
February 27, 2017
Trillions of Dollars at Stake When Trump Addresses Congress Tuesday NightMoney managers, traders and analysts will be listening for details about the pro-growth policy agenda that Trump has promised.