Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Japan Hitting Gas on Its Ride Off Cliff: Shilling
By John SullivanLegendary bear Gary Shilling says Japans long-awaited economic reckoning has begun, thanks to trade's shift toward imports.
March 22, 2012
Where are Dividends Headed?Apple's announcement of its first dividend in over a decade made waves on Monday. Will other tech companies follow its lead?
March 22, 2012
Where are Dividends Headed?Apple's announcement of its first dividend in over a decade made waves on Monday. Will other tech companies follow its lead?
March 22, 2012
Economy Lacks Strength to Sustain GainsThere is still not enough spending and investment to sustain the economic recovery, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday.
March 22, 2012
JOBS Act Passes Senate by Wide MarginThe much-criticized, bipartisan JOBS Act passed the Senate on Thursday, 73-26.
March 22, 2012
Bond Flight Has Manager Scouring Yields, Fund Flows, Monetary PolicyWith a bond managers keen insight, James Camp of Eagle Asset Management spoke with AdvisorOne to size up the stock and bond markets and the direction of Fed policy.
March 22, 2012
U.S. Bank Lending Below Depression-Era Levels: S&PU.S. bank loans are at such lows that the economic recovery has been nearly loan-free, S&P's head of financial institutions ratings said Wednesday in New York.
March 22, 2012
Ireland Woos Pensioners for BondsIreland plans to entice its senior citizens to invest in Irish bonds through their pension plans. If it succeeds, it could avoid having to seek a second bailout.