Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Tech Sector Slower but Steady This Year: BDO
By Danielle AndrusCybersecurity and regulations are tech firm leaders' biggest concerns, but that's not all.
June 20, 2016
PIMCO Says ‘Storm Is Brewing’ in Commercial Real EstateFirm warns prices may fall as much as 5% in next 12 months; buying, refinancing opportunities to emerge for some investors.
June 20, 2016
Persian Rugs: Still Priceless or a Magic Carpet Ride to Nowhere?The lifting of Iran sanctions allows Americans to buy Persian carpets for the first time in six years, but are they worth the steep prices?
June 20, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Strategy Shares Launches With 2 Actively Managed ETFsProducts and services added during the past week go well beyond the usual new ETFs to include an investment banking platform and phone-based advice service.
June 17, 2016
Passive Funds Trounce Active Rivals in May: MorningstarMeanwhile, PIMCO has a bit of good news as investors move into fixed income products.
June 17, 2016
What John Oliver Got Right (and Wrong) About the DOL Fiduciary RuleOliver has provided some needed exposure--and clarity--on a rule little understood by consumers.
June 16, 2016
Fed Forecasting Model Is ‘Broken,’ Austan Goolsbee ChargesFed implicity waiting for economy to return to normal, which it defines as 2006, Goolsbee tells Morningstar Investment audience.
June 16, 2016
Bogle at ‘65’: Offers Investor Do’s & Don’ts, Shows Market LandscapeVanguard titan John Bogle talks about the investing wisdom hes gathered during his 65 years in financial services.