Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
DOL Fiduciary Rule Heading to OMB as Obama Gives Final State of the Union
By Melanie WaddellAn expedited OMB review of DOL's rule could put it out before April. Legal challenges are already being prepared.
January 11, 2016
Marc Faber: Stocks Heading Lower, Earnings Outlook PoorDon't point the finger at China, the bearish analyst says, there are plenty of problems at home.
January 11, 2016
Top 14 Fund Managers of 2015: MorningstarWinners will be picked in five categories, with no one firm dominating the list of nominees.
January 11, 2016
What's Pushing Risk Assets Lower?Providing clients with insights on the markets can calm fears and minimize losses.
January 11, 2016
Oil Heading to $20: Morgan StanleyOil is particularly leveraged to the dollar and may fall 10% to 25% if the currency gains 5%, Morgan Stanley analysts say.
January 08, 2016
Bob Doll's 10 Predictions for 2016The Nuveen equity strategist shares his views on equities, bonds and even who will win the White House.
January 08, 2016
Is Cash the Best Defense in This Troubled Market?Some actively managed mutual funds are hoarding cash as stocks post their worst weekly start to a new year since 1928.
January 08, 2016
Schwab Adds 14 Commission-Free ETFs; Legg Mason Offers ETF SuiteA busy week for ETFs: Many new funds plus new additions to Schwab's OneSource.