Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Spending by U.S. consumers increases less than forecast
By Shobhana ChandraThe 0.1 percent gain in consumer purchases followed a 0.2 percent drop the prior month, Commerce Dept. figures show.
March 27, 2015
New Fund Takes Novel Approach to Protecting Against Stock Market LossesNew fund company says it can track the S&P 500, but limit losses to about 12.5% while capturing upside up to 15%.
March 27, 2015
Jeremy Siegel: Dow 20,000, Here We ComeIndex will hit 20,000 as early as year-end, boosted by low interest rates and expectations that the Fed won't hike rates soon, Siegel says.
March 27, 2015
The fastest-growing U.S. city is a senior communityThe Villages, a sprawling senior community of 114,000 residents, increased 5.4 percent in the year ended July 2014.
March 26, 2015
6 Predictions for Markets, Industry in 2015: CFA InstituteLate last year, the CFA Institute surveyed members about what 2015 held for markets and the industry. Here's how their predictions are playing out.
March 26, 2015
Investors Pile Into Energy ETFsInvestors poured $1.2 billion into energy-related ETFs during the first three weeks of March when oil prices fell 7.2%. Were they smart or foolish?
March 26, 2015
Volatility Doesn’t Mean Markets Won’t Move HigherBig market moves can make investors nervous. But should they? Consultant Alexei Bayer and ThinkAdvisor's Gil Weinreich discuss.
March 26, 2015
SEC Fines Firm, Unregistered BDs $6 MillionNine companies and 12 individuals acted as brokers for corporate bond sales without legal registration.