Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Sen. Warren Floats Bill to Stop Credit Checks by Employers
By Melanie WaddellThe Equal Employment for All Act would prohibit employers from requiring potential employees to disclose their credit history when applying for a job.
August 03, 2015
The GOP’s Economy Problem, and How to Fix It in 2016Republican presidential candidates can blunt Democrats' advantage on economic issues, but it will require them to go against every economic and political instinct they have.
August 03, 2015
Beyond Greece and China: Expect a Volatile PassageThe serial bursting of market bubbles is far from over.
August 03, 2015
A Musical Lesson for Investors and AdvisorsWhat happened when performers did the unexpected.
August 03, 2015
Consistent Growth From Committed CompaniesSeveral factors support the case for investing in dividend-paying stocks, experts say.
August 03, 2015
Pimco Gets Wells Notice Over Total Return ETF ValuationsRegulators are looking at positions in mortgage-backed securities, performance disclosures and other matters.
August 03, 2015
Best Finance Tweets of the Month: July 2015From United Airlines to China to Greece, July was a wild ride for the Twitterverse.
August 03, 2015
To Help the Middle Class, Raise Interest Rates: Searching for Alpha for August 2015Everything from corporate greed to the tax code has been blamed for the expanding wealth gap, but artificially low rates may be a bigger contributor.