Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morgan Stanley Debuts Crypto Trading, Undercuts Rivals on Price
By Hannah LevittMorgan Stanley charges 50 basis points on the dollar value of each crypto transaction, less than Robinhood and Schwab.
May 05, 2026
SEC Unveils Proposal to Allow for Semiannual ReportingIf ultimately adopted, the plan "would provide companies with increased regulatory flexibility," said SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
May 04, 2026
Allworth Financial Adds New Investor in Its Third Funding RoundThe $35 billion RIA has entered into a strategic investment partnership co-led by Integrum Holdings.
May 04, 2026
Bob Doll 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Stock MarketThe Crossmark Global Investments leader favors stocks over bonds and expects modest results in coming months.
May 01, 2026
LPL Still Pushing to Keep 90% of Commonwealth Assets: CEOTotal assets jumped 30% year over year to $2.3 trillion in Q1, but recruited assets fell 55%.
May 01, 2026
Americans' 9 Biggest Financial Worries: GallupConcerns about costs far outpace all other fiscal challenges, the annual Economy and Personal Finance survey finds.
May 01, 2026
Leaders Seek to Address 'Big Question Mark' Around Private MarketsAdvisors and investors need more education and also more consistent, transparent reporting, private credit executives say.
May 01, 2026
Berkshire's Ailing Share Price Clouds Abel's First Annual Meeting as CEOIts Class B shares have lagged the S&P 500 Index by more than 37 percentage points over the past 12 months.