Stocks
The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
Fed Officials’ Comments Suggest No Rate Hike Next Week
By Bernice NapachStocks gained Monday as observers interpreted comments by Fed officials as a sign that rates will be maintained when FOMC meets Sept. 21.
September 06, 2016
Dividend Aristocrats Outperform S&P 500 With Less Volatility: ReportThis index of 50 stocks has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 while exhibiting lower volatility.
September 01, 2016
To Win in September, Stick to the Game Plan: Searching for Alpha for September 2016August may have been boring for stocks, but a spate of central bank actions will likely make September more interesting. So what to do now?
August 31, 2016
World’s Top Performing Fund Is Running Out of Good Stocks to BuyThe BlackRock fund returned 275% in three years; managers restrict inflows while global peers fight withdrawals.
August 25, 2016
Clinton’s attacks on drug prices leave health stocks reelingHer EpiPen cost statement pushed Mylan's share price down 6.2% within minutes.
August 10, 2016
Should You Hoard Cash Before the Election?Gary Shilling suggests cash allocations of 30% to 50%; S&P's Sam Stovall says holding cash makes sense. But there are less dramatic ways to speculate.
August 08, 2016
The Flaws in Buffett’s Favorite Stock Market IndicatorEven if you deem the market-cap-to-GDP ratio worthy, remember stocks can remain overvalued or undervalued for a prolonged period before reversing course.
August 02, 2016
Donald Trump, your 401(k) adviserThe Republican presidential nominee's recent warnings and opinions about the stock market are scrutinized.