Stocks
The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
Hong Kong-Shanghai ‘Through Train’ Opens Up Investment, Arbitrage Options
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniHere's a move that marks yet another important step in Chinas goal of greater participation in the global financial markets.
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 04, 2014
European Stocks Rise With Bonds as Euro Slips on ECB StimulusThe European Central Bank unexpectedly cut interest rates and announced a bond-buying program.
August 28, 2014
How to Measure Good, Bad Stock PickersETFs that track industry sectors can be an investor's best friend.
August 21, 2014
With Oil Prices Down and Demand Slowing, Are Energy Stocks a Good Play?BlackRock's Russ Koesterich makes the case that energy company stocks remain attractive and deserve a place in the portfolio.
August 12, 2014
Dividend stocks for retirement incomeEarning decent returns in todays low-rate environment is a challenge.
August 01, 2014
This Isn’t a Stock Market Top: Searching for Alpha for August 2014Wheres the market going? Was yesterday a harbinger or a blip? GDP, earnings and jobs reports could help quell the "call-the-top" hysteria.
July 29, 2014
U.S., European stocks rise on earnings as bonds gainThe S&P 500 Index gained 0.3 percent at 10:26 a.m. in New York, and the Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.6 percent.