Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morgan Stanley's Wilson Says Unclear Growth to Crimp Stocks
By Sagarika JaisinghaniThe strategist sees the S&P 500 Index trading between 5,000 and 5,400 points this quarter.
August 09, 2024
In Today's Volatile Markets, Buffer ETFs Could Offer Peace of MindThese funds now have $41.4 billion in assets and typically take a long position in broad index-based funds and also buy and sell options.
August 09, 2024
What 3 Advisors Make of Wall Street's Wild WeekProfit-taking is normal and healthy, but it can spark short-term fears about what comes next,
August 09, 2024
SEC, Exchanges Should Probe Monday's VIX Surge: SummersDuring the stock selloff Monday, the volatility index surged above 65 — a level associated with outright investor panic.
August 09, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Fears Fed 'Falling Behind' on Rate Cuts"It's almost like Chairman Powell wants to see the bottom fall out of the labor market and then they'll do it," he said.
August 09, 2024
Trump Wants Presidents to Have Some Say Over Interest RatesChair Jerome Powell has pledged not to let political pressure influence decision making at the Fed.
August 09, 2024
BlackRock Plans New ETFs to Ride — Or Dodge — Biggest Tech FirmsOne fund aims to let investors capture the boom in smaller tech firms while avoiding the big behemoths.
August 09, 2024
10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold: MorningstarThere are some growth-stock deals to be found as value stocks gain the upper hand, analysts say.