Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
IPO Proceeds at Highest Level Since 2000, PwC Reports
By Michael S. FischerTwo hundred and eighty-eight companies made their public debut this year, a seven-year high.
December 08, 2014
Investors Don’t ‘Get It’ When It Comes to China: O’NeillThe emerging markets move in divergent ways, and several in Asia are booming, former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill says.
December 08, 2014
Can Wall Street and Main Street Be Aligned?Positive employment news could do more than just spur growth in the U.S. economy, Mohamed El-Erian writes.
December 07, 2014
PIMCO Total Return Outflows Down 65% in NovemberMeanwhile, Bill Gross' new Janus fund added $770 million, and the DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund gained $800 million during the month.
December 05, 2014
The Running of the Bears: Jobs Surge Sways Even PessimistsThe skeptics about the U.S. economic recovery, including Paul Krugman and Axel Merk, are turning optimistic.
December 05, 2014
Advisors Break Out Champagne, Are Bullish on 2015Clients aren't so optimistic, however. SEI Advisor Network says now is the time to discuss contingency plans with them.
December 04, 2014
10 Best States for High-Paying, High-Tech JobsA Milken Institute index ranks states ability to convert their science and technology resources into high-paying jobs.
December 04, 2014
Schwab Sees Bull Market Raging On in 2015, With CaveatsData suggests continuance of secular bull market, say Liz Ann Sonders and colleagues, but watch out for energy junk bonds.