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The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
What’s Behind Friday’s Stock Selloff and Market’s Worst Week in 2 Years
By Lu Wang, Elena PopinaThe Dow lost almost 700 points on Friday, the S&P 500 had its worst day since 2016 and 10-year bond yields seem headed for 3%.
January 17, 2018
Why Advisors Should Be Watching the Yield CurveAn inverted curve is an indication that a recession is coming, though not immediately, Schwab strategist Jeffrey Kleintop says.
January 10, 2018
Bull Market Should Run Another 3 Years: GoldmanThe bank's chief U.S. equity strategist forecasts a 15% gain in the S&P over the next three years.
January 04, 2018
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2018We're moving from a smooth gallop to a bumpy grind, the Nuveen chief equity strategist says.
December 20, 2017
Bitcoin, Tech Stocks Are the Most Crowded Trades: MerrillTwo-thirds of investors expect U.S. tax reform to result in higher bond yields and higher stocks next year, according to a Merrill survey.
December 14, 2017
Jeremy Grantham: ‘Be Brave’ and Invest in Emerging MarketsIn GMO's latest newsletter, its CIO says emerging market stocks are the "only cheap asset."
December 12, 2017
The Hidden Stock Market Price of Falling for the Dividend RuseA favorite theory of financial economists is that stock dividends are a free-money mirage. Research says almost everyone falls for it.
December 11, 2017
A Year of Double-Digit Gains Is the Norm for StocksThe average annual increase of 21% and the average annual loss of 14% offer a wide range to work with.