Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Schwab’s Bettinger Comments Candidly on Robos, Scottrade, Breakaways
By James J. GreenCEO says standalone robos will fade away and that Schwab passed on Scottrade deal because of the online brokers transaction-heavy revenue mix.
October 26, 2016
On the Ballot: Key State and Local Tax ProposalsIn several states, Election Day will mean more than choosing a president, it will involve voting on initiatives to increase state or local taxes.
October 25, 2016
Valliere: Zero Chance of Tax Hike if GOP Retain HouseA President Clinton would have an innocuous effect over all on the markets, though positive for defense stocks; negative on pharma.
October 25, 2016
Top 20 CEOs of 2016: Harvard Business ReviewEvery year HBR ranks the top 100 CEOs based on their companies performance. ThinkAdvisor focuses on the top 20 CEOs.
October 25, 2016
Kansas Ends Bad Economic News by Not Reporting ItThe Kansas governor canceled a report meant to measure the economic growth results of his likely failed tax cutting strategy.
October 25, 2016
GMO’s Grantham: ‘Presidential Cycle’ for Investors Is OverThe GMO strategist says that thanks to the Federal Reserve no more big third-year market gains are possible.
October 25, 2016
Liz Ann Sonders: Risk of Recession Low, but Inflation Picking UpAs for election ramifications, Schwabs investment strategist says history shows that when incumbent party wins, the stock market wins.
October 25, 2016
At Schwab Impact, First Conversations Focus on Election and ProfitsJon Beatty, Jeff Kleintop and Greg Valliere tell advisors to watch for margin of victory on Nov. 8 along with corporate profits.