Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Three Market Realities to Embrace Now
By Ben WarwickShrugging off this week's volatility in the stock market because you invest for clients long term? Fine, but be aware of these new fundamentals.
October 08, 2014
Fed Saw Global Slowdown Among Risks to OutlookMarkets surge after FOMC meeting minutes reveal still dovish tendencies on rates.
October 08, 2014
Why Warren Buffett’s Values Make Berkshire a ValueCan Berkshire survive the absence of Buffett, or should investors bail out before nature or changing life priorities take their course?
October 07, 2014
20 Best & Worst States for Pension FundingData from S&P shows the health of public retirement funds.
October 07, 2014
Less Affluent Americans Boost Charity; Wealthy Donors Tighten BeltsDespite earning less, middle- and lower-income Americans have increased the share of their income thay give to charity since the recession.
October 06, 2014
S&P 500 Companies Spend 95% of Profits on Buybacks, PayoutsCompanies in the Standard & Poors 500 index really love their shareholders. Maybe too much.
October 03, 2014
Schwab Drops PIMCO Total Return From Target-Date Retirement FundSchwab also removed PIMCO as SMA manager in the Schwab Institutional Core-Plus Fixed Income Trust Fund.
October 02, 2014
Wells Fargo Research Analyst Told Trader What Stocks to BuyEx-Wells Fargo analyst Bolan and trader Ruggieri benefited so little from their alleged insider trading, it's hard to tell if they broke laws intentionally.