Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Investment Myth-Buster: Small-Cap Stocks Don’t Bring Bigger Returns
By Gil WeinreichResearch Affiliates painstakingly debunks the cherished notion of a small-cap premium.
December 15, 2014
Oil Slump Blindsides Bulls That Wagered on Rout EndingA number of investors think were close to the bottom, says Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy and Economic Research.
December 15, 2014
Schorsch Resigns From American Realty Capital PostTwo other executives also are leaving the real estate venture, six weeks after accounting errors were announced.
December 12, 2014
The Qualities That Make Fama a Mensch, Says FrenchEugene Fama is known above all for his asset-pricing model; less well known publicly is that he is also a role model.
December 12, 2014
Passive Mutual Funds’ Inflows Top $156B: MorningstarVanguard's passive products are leading the field in flows, according to the research group.
December 12, 2014
Bill Gross Says Fed May Become ‘Dovish’ After Oil Prices PlungeWith U.S. oil prices below $60, the Federal Reserve may not be in a hurry to raise rates, the fixed-income expert says.
December 11, 2014
4 Predictions by Billionaires for 2015: Soros, Icahn, OthersBased on shareholder letters and other writings from George Soros, Carl Icahn, Steve Mandel and other billionaire investors, here are four things to expect.
December 11, 2014
Emerging Markets: The Next Wave of Growth (Part 1)How do emerging markets differ today from the 1990s? What have we learned from various crises and the occasional flu?