Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
$60 Billion for Greece Moves Currency Markets: Editor's Choice for the Week of April 12, 2010
By James J. GreenWhat's happening this week.
April 07, 2010
Two Surveys Cite Growing Optimism Among AmericansTwo new studies point to growing optimism among Americans as the U.S. economy emerges from the worst recession in decades.
April 07, 2010
Advisors Gain Confidence in the Economy and the Markets: Practice Edge for April 2010What a difference a year makes. This time last year (March 9, 2009 to be exact), we were in a state of high anxiety
April 06, 2010
Corporate Philanthropy Recovering from SwoonCorporate philanthropy is recovering from the economic crisis, according to a report released by The Conference Board on March 31.
April 05, 2010
New Product Launches Mark Start of 2QThe second quarter is starting with a flurry of product rollouts.
April 05, 2010
Two Reports Show More Improvement in EconomyPending home sales and services sector index surge
April 05, 2010
Flurry of Good News Leads Stocks HigherJobs and housing data lead to early Dow gains
April 05, 2010
2009 VA Sales Plunged 19% To $123 BillionNew variable annuity sales rose 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2009, to $31.4 billion from $30.6 billion in the 3rd quarter, but were down 3.8% from 4th quarter 2009 sales of $32.7 billion.