Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What’s Next for Europe? Look at the Eurozone Countries’ Numbers
By Mike PattonThe borrowing costs for the weaker members of the eurozone tell the current story, and suggest what may come next at this critical time.
May 25, 2012
Is the U.S. a Declining or Gutsy World Power? News AnalysisIt is precisely the lack of guts today that has furthered economic decline and fomented geopolitical instability, and that is unworthy of the military heroes whose sacrifices enabled a more vigorous America.
May 25, 2012
5 Traits of Highly Successful Salesmen (Inc.)Great salespeople use key emotional traits to achieve success.
May 25, 2012
Week’s Top Portfolio Products: AdvisorShares Launches Sustainable ETFNew products introduced over the last week include a new sustainable ETF from AdvisorShares and Philippe Cousteau and a covered bond ETF from ProShares.
May 25, 2012
E.U. Leaders Still Disagree as Crisis SimmersChancellor Angela Merkel of Germany met with resistance at home to her austerity-only position even as Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy gave a different account of Wednesdays summit meeting than was offered by the Luxembourg prime minister, Jean-Claude Juncker.
May 24, 2012
Too Much CashIf, as some analysts suggest, holding such huge cash reserves has become necessary for companies to protect themselves, then the economy has become unbalanced and dangerously volatile.
May 24, 2012
10 Key Issues to Watch in China’s FutureAudience members at the Best of IMCA seminar series in Denver were once again reminded that theyll soon report to their Chinese overlords.
May 24, 2012
AdvisorShares, Philippe Cousteau Launch Actively Managed Sustainable ETFPhillippe Cousteau, grandson of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, hopes to use the multi-manager Global Echo ETF to 'do well by doing good.'