Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Happiest U.S. Cities: 2026
By Michael S. FischerAmericans are more satisfied in places with financial freedom, good relationships, overall health and basic conveniences, SmartAsset notes.
March 23, 2026
Flourish Launches Mortgage Lending Platform for RIAsThe offering supports home refinancing, cash-out refinancing and new purchase loans of up to $10 million.
March 23, 2026
El-Erian: Next 5 Days Key to Iran War Direction"We have crossed some important economic and financial lines," the Allianz chief economic advisor says.
March 23, 2026
BlackRock's Fink Says AI Threatens to Leave Masses Behind Unless They InvestDiversifying the investments in the Social Security trust fund could help, he suggests in his annual investor letter.
March 22, 2026
Blackstone Private Credit Fund Has First Monthly Loss Since 2022The news is one of the clearest signs yet of weakening performance in the $1.8 trillion market.
March 22, 2026
LPL's CEO Pay Topped $14.5M in 2025Steinmeier's compensation remains below the peer median and levels seen in the broader market, the broker-dealer says.
March 22, 2026
Dimensional Grafts Vanguard's Tax-Busting Model Onto Mutual FundDFA's first ETF, a share class of the firm's U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio, started trading Friday.
March 20, 2026
Massachusetts Lost $4B of Income After Millionaire TaxThis movement occurred during the first year residents were subject to a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, the IRS says.