Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
World's 10 Most Livable Cities: 2025
By Michael S. FischerThe Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 173 cities in areas like culture, health care, education, stability and infrastructure.
June 24, 2025
12 Top U.S. Cities Where Retirees Are MovingPerhaps surprisingly, only one city in Florida made SmartAsset's list.
June 23, 2025
Northern Trust Commits to Staying Independent After BNY ApproachA tie-up would bring together two of the largest custodian banks in the world.
June 23, 2025
Medicare Posts $11.2B Operating Profit for 2024The inpatient hospitalization program can still pay 89% of promised benefits if its trust fund runs dry.
June 23, 2025
10 Top-Performing Dividend Stocks in 2025: MorningstarThe Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index is beating the broader market, analysts report.
June 23, 2025
Vanguard to Establish Two Distinct Investment AdvisorsThe split into two wholly owned units is a "major shift," Vanguard watcher Jeff DeMaso says.
June 23, 2025
BNY Approached Northern Trust for Merger Talks: ReportThe chief executives of the banks had at least one conversation, the Wall Street Journal said.
June 23, 2025
Senate Readies Tax Bill for Vote as Holdouts Threaten DelayPresident Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending agenda is nearing a climactic vote in the Senate this week.