Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Would Scottish Secession Mean for Investors?
By Gil WeinreichMoshe Milevsky, Niall Ferguson and Axel Merk comment on the economic damage, as well as potential investor opportunity, implied by Scotland's independence vote.
September 10, 2014
9 reasons why the economy stinks, according to Alan GreenspanAlan Greenspan sees a bunch of reasons why the economy won't kick into high gear. And none of them have simple fixes.
September 09, 2014
Why Low Volatility Produces High ReturnsThey say theres no free lunch in economics, but investing in low-volatility stocks appears to make a gourmet banquet available at diner prices.
September 09, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2014Some of Wall Streets major players still struggle with litigation expenses; many are finding ways to further boost their wealth results.
September 09, 2014
Wealthy Investors Gung-Ho on Economy, Their Portfolios: Morgan StanleyThe Investor Pulse Poll also showed that high-net-worth couples are collaborating on big financial decisions such as retirement.
September 08, 2014
Morgan Stanley Channels Weird Al to Raise Stock Market ForecastIn a report that reads as if Weird Al Yankovic had become a market strategist, Morgan Stanley announces an increase in its 12-month S&P forecast.
September 08, 2014
ICI Welcomes New SEC Rules on Funds, Asset ManagersAny risks that may arise in asset management are best addressed by the SEC, says ICI's Paul Schott Stevens.
September 08, 2014
With BlackRock Exit, Who Will Fill Target-Date ETF Void?ETF expert Ron DeLegge predicts Schwab market entry; meanwhile Ron Surz enters the marketplace with a loss-avoidant product.