Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Economy’s Ominous Parallel: The Year 1913
By Alexei BayerCentury-old developments have disturbing counterparts today.
December 20, 2013
What Goes Up Comes Down: 2013 Sets Record for Bond Fund OutflowsTrimTabs says 2013 outflows of $70.7 billion YTD have already surpassed 1994s record, but OppenheimerFunds' Memani sees opportunities in fixed income.
December 20, 2013
Bogle’s 6 Best Books for InvestorsWhat do investing gurus read when they need some guidance? Here's what Vanguard founder John Bogle recommends.
December 19, 2013
Warning: Bond Indexes Are BrokenUnlike their equity counterparts, there are distinct challenges with existing fixed-income indexes. Whats an advisor to do?
December 19, 2013
Best 5 Stock Investments for 2014If now is truly the season for activist investing, then these stocks owner-operator champions are positioned to unlock shareholder value.
December 18, 2013
Buffett’s 7 Best Books for Investors: 2013What do investing gurus read when they need some guidance?
December 18, 2013
Lessons From Merrill’s First 100 Years From Founder’s SonAs Merrill Lynch approaches its 100th anniversary, Its founder's son, Winthrop Smith, talks to ThinkAdvisor about its heroes and one villain in particular.
December 18, 2013
Fed to Start Tapering, Easing QE ProgramChairman Ben Bernanke said that further tapering would be data dependent, but the Fed would probably do a measured reduction at each meeting.