Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Flags Lack of Inflation Progress but Signals Hikes Unlikely
By Craig TorresOfficials unanimously decided to leave the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%.
April 30, 2024
S&P 500 Falls 1% at End of Worst Month This YearThe S&P 500 broke below 5,100, and is poised to halt a streak of five straight monthly gains.
April 30, 2024
IBD Channel Faces Exodus to RIAs: CerulliOf advisors thinking of going independent, only a fraction said they'd want to custody with their current BD.
April 29, 2024
10 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for the Long Term: MorningstarThe highlighted companies have predictable cash flows, with management teams making smart capital-allocation decisions.
April 29, 2024
Why Invest in Private Markets?It's possible to ride along with top-quartile funds found in multibillion-dollar institutional portfolios.
April 29, 2024
Stocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterAbout a third of S&P 500 stock trades occur in the last minutes of a session, up from 27% in 2021.
April 29, 2024
Debate: Do Taxpayers Benefit From Changes to the Saver's Credit?Starting in 2027, the credit will be replaced by a 50% matching contribution to existing 401(k)s and IRAs.
April 29, 2024
The 'Goldilocks' Market Phase Is Over: Bob DollA correction is more likely than a rally back to highs, Crossmark Global Investments' CIO writes.