Economy & Markets
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Annuity Issuers Look Stronger Than the Ground They're On
By Allison BellS&P says insurers can handle volatility, but bond market watchers wonder about the flight from U.S. assets.
April 10, 2025
Josh Brown: Feels Like a 'Classic Bear Market'Thursday's selloff was the aftermath of a bear market bounce, the Ritholtz Wealth CEO suggests.
April 10, 2025
Brutal Reversal in Stocks Shows Perils of Trump Tariff SwingsThe S&P 500 is down more than 7% since Trump announced harsh tariffs on April 2.
April 10, 2025
Citi's Sieg Tells Wealthy Clients: Don’t Buy the Dip“Let’s try to be disciplined ... [when] the world’s moving very fast,” said the former head of Merrill.
April 10, 2025
Paul Atkins Confirmed to Lead SECThe Wall Street consultant steps into the role a week after President Trump’s sweeping tariffs unleashed market turmoil.
April 09, 2025
10 Good Dividend Stocks That Are Cheap Now: MorningstarPrice risk is reduced when investors can buy the stocks of these high-quality companies at bargain rates.
April 09, 2025
Big Annuity Issuers Can Handle a Rough Rollercoaster, Analysts PredictEven if volatility keeps up, many could still turn a profit.
April 09, 2025
Stocks Surge Most in 5 YearsThe S&P 500 Index surged 9% in afternoon trading, posting the biggest gain since March 2020.