Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Josh Brown: Feels Like a 'Classic Bear Market'
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThursday's selloff was the aftermath of a bear market bounce, the Ritholtz Wealth CEO suggests.
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.
April 09, 2025
Stocks Soar as Trump Signals Trade War ReprieveEquities pushed away from their bear-market threshold, with the S&P 500 surging 7%.
April 09, 2025
15 Most Tax-Friendly States: 2025Property, sales and income tax rates alone don't tell the whole story of taxes' true impact, WalletHub finds.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.