Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Millennials scarred by U.S. downturn spurn stocks
By Jeanna SmialekThe younger generation is opting for bank accounts and securities that pay near-zero interest.
May 12, 2014
Kidnappings by Terrorists Raise Concerns for Nigeria InvestorsThe kidnapping of hundreds of girls by the Boko Haram terrorist group thrusts the emerging nation's security problems into the spotlight.
May 12, 2014
Emerging stocks rise to high on China as India leads worldGains in Chinese stocks are being driven by new comments about the further opening up of capital markets.
May 12, 2014
Emerging stocks rise to high on China as India leads worldGains in Chinese stocks are being driven by new comments about the further opening up of capital markets.
May 12, 2014
Investors Flee Bubbly Valuations, Seek Value: TrimTabsTrimTabs CEO David Santschi says investors have made a massive shift from growth to value stocks this spring, creating opportunity for traders sifting through carnage.
May 12, 2014
A Tactical Bond Fund With a TwistWith zero GDP growth (sorry, stocks) and cash paying essentially zero, heres a bond fund that may make the grade for clients.
May 12, 2014
Alan Blinder’s Concern Over Economy, Rates and What Fed Can Do: VideoPrinceton Professor Alan Blinder, a former vice chairman of the Fed, talks with ThinkAdvisors Jamie Green about the economy and the Fed, at IMCAs annual conference.
May 09, 2014
Kleintop: Forget Bonds; Your Portfolio Needs ‘James Bond’Theres no high in high yield, LPL guru Jeffrey Kleintop said during an entertaining and insightful panel discussion at IMCA conference.