Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Vanguard Launches Two New Fixed Income Model Portfolios
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinVanguard's first dynamic asset-allocation fixed income models seek to outperform cap-weighted benchmarks.
April 18, 2025
Schwab and Others Bet on Tax-Savvy ETFsAt stake is a fund model patented by Vanguard that helped it save clients billions on taxes.
April 17, 2025
Beneath Market’s Uneasy Calm, Dread Runs Deep Across Wall Street"When we look at the U.S. stock market, we don’t see recession priced in," said one analyst.
April 17, 2025
Top Portfolio Strategies for Bond ETFs: VettaFi's RosenbluthThe funds can play different roles in broad portfolios, explains the research analyst.
April 17, 2025
UnitedHealth to Ask for Higher 2026 PricesMedicare Advantage enrollees' use of care increased twice as fast as the insurance company had expected.
April 17, 2025
12 Most Livable Small and Midsize U.S. Cities: 2025Livability.com analyzed 100 data points on factors like costs, amenities and safety.
April 17, 2025
Stock Strategists Slash S&P Targets at Faster Pace Than in PandemicThe average year-end target is now 6,047 — though the range is 5,200 to 7,007.
April 16, 2025
How to Take RMDs in a Down MarketIRA and 401(k) investors can't avoid withdrawals forever, but many can use a downturn to their advantage.