Economy & Markets
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By Stephen WendelPlease see these research articles for more information on behavioral finance.
February 01, 2016
3 tips for success when positioning a fixed immediate annuityA simple, straightforward annuity sale can help ensure your clients get the most bang for their buck and meet their investment goals.
February 01, 2016
Don’t Worry About Asia or China. Do Worry About Saudis and Mideast: Ian BremmerThe bemused markets observer suggests shorting Europe; no Brexit but maybe a Grexit, and sees possibility for more states to fail in Middle East.
February 01, 2016
Barclays, Credit Suisse Fined $154M Over Dark Pool ViolationsThe SEC and the New York Attorney General slammed the firms for making misrepresentations about their trading venues to investors.
February 01, 2016
Central Banks Save the Markets Again — Searching for Alpha for February 2016Have the markets become a drug addict, waiting for the next easy-money hit in order to function?
February 01, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Northern Trust Adds Target Date-Like FundsA new twist on the target date fund plus a wellness marketplace for small and midsize companies.
January 29, 2016
AAPL by Any Other NameWhats in a name? When it comes to stocks and stock selection, quite a bit, actually.
January 29, 2016
Which College Majors Will Actually Lead to a Job in That Field?The New York Fed compares underemployment 44% on average and unemployment of recent college graduates with various majors.