Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Exercise as effective as drugs for treating heart disease, diabetes
By staff WriterExercise might not be more effective than drug-based therapy, but it probably costs less.
October 01, 2013
Top 10 Questions & Answers About Convertible BondsConvertible bonds are receiving an increased amount of interest in the current fixed income environment. Here's what you need to know.
October 01, 2013
Forget Government Shutdown, Bigger Crisis Looms, Axel Merk SaysThe country faces problems that may affect everything from the dollar to investors savings and national security.
October 01, 2013
Investing During the Shutdown: Welcome to the ‘Land of Oz’Washington has become the "Land of Oz run by the Munchkins," Citigroups Buiter says. Heres what the shutdown could mean for your clients.
October 01, 2013
With Shutdown, Fears of a Nightmare on Wall StreetBob Doll calls the political crisis "noise" that could stop the S&Ps bullish run, while Bank of America refers to a possible "market correction."
October 01, 2013
Buying the Shutdown—Searching for Alpha for October 2013Why the stock market is like dark matter, and why a government shutdown won't kill stocks.