Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Retail Investors Bullish in Trump Era: E-Trade
By Michael S. FischerBullish sentiment is highest in more than a year, E-Trade poll finds.
February 17, 2017
FINRA Panel Says UBS Must Pay $9M to Puerto Rican Muni InvestorThe arbitration ruling comes just one month after an $18 million ruling, with more decisions expected.
February 17, 2017
Why Former Reagan Official Stockman Sees a ‘Huge’ Trump CorrectionIts only a matter of days before this whole thing tips over, David Stockman said.
February 17, 2017
Top 10 Surprising States With Most MillionairesWealth is more concentrated and shifting geographically, according to the annual Phoenix Wealth & Affluent Monitor.
February 17, 2017
Lincoln Financial, AIG Launch Fee-Based Annuities: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Tortoise, IndexIQ and First Trust launch new ETFs.
February 16, 2017
Trump Nominates Acosta as Labor SecretaryLawyer Steve Saxon says R. Alexander Acosta is a "safe" pick, but it "doesn't look like he knows a lot about retirement or health benefits."
February 16, 2017
Lawmakers Chide Mulvaney as New OMB DirectorLawmakers are concerned about his desire to cut Social Security, raise the retirement age and end Medicare.
February 15, 2017
Advisors Expect Politics to Drive Volatility in 2017: Atomix SurveyDespite volatility concerns, 56% of advisors surveyed are feeling bullish about the year ahead.