Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Fear, Greed and Ego Create Value
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniInvestors' biases create irregularities in the market, which in turn create value and momentum, says Robert Bridges of Sterling Capital.
August 28, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New Muni Bond Fund From Vanguard, Market Neutral Stock Fund From HatterasAlso, Envestnet added a CLS Investments strategy to its network, and Guardian Retirement Solutions expanded its investment option lineup.
August 27, 2015
Advisors’ 4 Biggest Concerns: Eaton VanceNearly three-quarters of advisors report at least some concern about a near-term increase in interest rates, according to an Eaton Vance survey.
August 27, 2015
Ritholtz: A Real Estate Recovery That’s Not Quite ThereNew home sales are trending far below their historic averages, Barry Ritholtz writes. Will the weakness continue?
August 27, 2015
No Social Security COLA in 2016: Higher Medicare Premiums for Your ClientsSome retirees will bear the brunt of higher Medicare Part B premiums due to their higher income and no Social Security COLA, the Center for Retirement Research reports.
August 27, 2015
Why QE4 Isn't in the CardsFour reasons that the Fed won't engage in another round of quantitative easing, despite the current market turmoil.
August 26, 2015
Government Shutdown Fight May Hinge on Planned ParenthoodLooming fiscal deadlines will spark intense drama and brinkmanship, says PIMCO's Cantrill.
August 26, 2015
The Real-World Star Trek Would Be Far From UtopiaWhat we've learned from technology over the past 10 years or so is that it's rarely as user-friendly or reliable as we'd like.