Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
DOL Focusing on ‘Major Cases,’ Particularly Fee Disclosure
By Melanie WaddellWhat triggers a DOL investigation? What will DOL ask for during one? And how should retirement planning officials handle such inquiries?
October 25, 2013
Desert Island Portfolio: What Would You Buy if No One Was Watching?Sheltered from 24/7 news cycles and short-term portfolio statements, the best investments are in the most feared and loathed market sectors, Research Affiliates says.
October 24, 2013
How America's job creation story got so boringEmployment growth might be the most important story in U.S. economics today. For two years, it has also been the most tedious.
October 24, 2013
Obamacare, Medicare Maze: What Advisors Need to KnowDr. Katy Votava of GoodCare offers financial advisors practical steps to help their business and their affected clients (there are more than you think).
October 24, 2013
Tiger 21’s 5 Favorite Stocks & Fund ManagersThe annual survey looks at the most valued investments and managers of Tiger 21s 220 ultrawealthy members.
October 23, 2013
Top 10 African BillionairesAfrica has attracted increasing interest as a growth story in recent years, yet it is home to only 55 of the world's 1,400 billionaires.
October 22, 2013
Former Miami Fed Chief Dorothy Weaver Eyes a New Janet Yellen EraWeaver says Janet Yellen will need to be a consensus builder if she is to succeed as Fed chief.
October 22, 2013
Pensions Crushing Growth of Local Government RevenueReport by Manhattan Institute explains why taxpayers will see no benefit from revenue surge.