Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Should Investors Take Advantage of Cheap Oil?
By Janet LevauxLow energy prices have many positive ramifications for the economy, forecasts from LPL and Janney Montgomery Scott say.
October 20, 2014
Arnott: ‘100 Minus Your Age’ Asset Allocation Rule All Wrong!Research Affiliates argues that industry and academia both deny reality in pushing young workers into stocks, particularly through target-date funds.
October 17, 2014
Ritholtz: The Easy-Money Stock Market Is OverThere's a palpable tension in the equity markets, Barry Ritholtz writes. So what is happening beneath the surface?
October 17, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: BlackRock Launches Commodities ETFVident introduces a bond ETF, Wolf Hedge adds global fund, and Allianz rolls out a new fixed indexed annuity.
October 16, 2014
Commonwealth Financial’s McMillan Still Sees 4 Economic Green LightsYes, the market is overvalued and recent volatility bears watching, but this IBDs CIO says its important to remember why we invest in stocks.
October 16, 2014
Brent Crude Futures Rise From 4-Year Low; WTI Oil ReboundsBrent crude climbed from the lowest level in almost four years on speculation prices decreased more than justified.
October 16, 2014
Digital Currency Council Offers On-Site Training for Financial ProsThe recently launched DCC has a new Enterprise Training curriculum for legal, accounting and financial services professionals.
October 15, 2014
AIG Shareholders Still Want a Nicer BailoutWhy would anyone call Paulson, Geithner and Bernanke to testify on Delawares corporate governance standards for reverse stock splits? There's something else going on here.