Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Top Managers Nominated
By Janet LevauxMorningstar released its list of nominees for the’13 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year awards. The research group says it nominates managers based on…
January 24, 2014
Kicking the Credit Card AddictionAdvisor Jason Hull argues, through personal experience, that the standard financial and behavioral approaches to debt may be missing the mark.
January 23, 2014
Billionaires see greater riches by this time next yearBillionaires attending the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week expect stocks will rise, interest rates will remain low.
January 22, 2014
ETFs ‘Just in the Third Inning’Advisors wondering if an ETF market that has passed $1 trillion in assets is ready to slow down haven't met Nasdaq chief indexer John Jacobs.
January 22, 2014
El-Erian’s PIMCO Exit: A Game Changer?Experts say the CEO wasn't pushed out, but it may prove difficult for PIMCO to fill his shoes at the firm and in the media.
January 22, 2014
Just One Word, Ben: RoboticsIf you think a colleague of yours in the not-too-distant future could be a robot, then the first global robotics ETF could be for you.
January 22, 2014
3 ETFs Poised to Dominate in 2014: ZacksThese three ETFs represent hot market sectors and are kicking off the new year in stellar form, according to Zacks.
January 21, 2014
PIMCO CEO El-Erian ResignsThe leadership change comes after annus horribilis for the firm's flagship bond fund, says an S&P Capital IQ expert.