Economy & Markets
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Financial planners play therapist to paralyzed liberals
By Ben StevermanInvestors across the country are variously cheering and mourning the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president.
November 21, 2016
The Fundamental Things ApplyPresidential contenders often temper their policies once in the Oval Office, a trend were already seeing with Mr. Trump.
November 21, 2016
Fighting the Big Profit SqueezeAdvisors and their partners are facing an extraordinary margin compression; here's how to fight it.
November 21, 2016
Trump Victory Changes Financial Services Leaders, PrioritiesDonald Trump's victory in the presidential election is ushering in sweeping change across the financial services spectrum.
November 21, 2016
Fidelity Says Abigail Johnson to Succeed Father as ChairmanAbigail Johnson will also remain CEO of Fidelity -- a title she's held since 2014.
November 21, 2016
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2016After two weak quarters, the financial sector begins to see better results.
November 21, 2016
Janus Launches Firm’s First Actively Managed ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsAlso, SSGA announces changes to indexes of two SPDR ETFs.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.