Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Placing DI Coverage In The Medically Impaired Market
By Bill MarshallI can remember when Cadillacs and Chevrolets were the primary cars of choice, can you? These automobiles seemed to serve most Americans' travel needs very ...
September 01, 2006
About the ManagerNext year will mark Charlie Johnson's 50th year with Franklin Resources and as manager of the Franklin Income Fund. In 1957 he joined the predecessor...
September 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers, with Richard BernsteinDuring a recent television appearance on Consuelo Mack Wealth Track, Merrill Lynch's chief investment strategiest had some comments both about the equity market and the...
September 01, 2006
INCOME & growthWhen a client's primary goal is income from their portfolio, there are a number of options to choose from: dividends are popular because of the...
September 01, 2006
Panning for GoldOver the last 25 years there have been three distinct cycles of outperformance by high Quality Ranking (QR) companies.The longest of the high-quality rallies lasted...
September 01, 2006
How to Succeed, over SaladHigh-level business executives like James R. Cannon tend to shun hyper-caloric business lunches. Besides, coming from Phoenix, where AIG Financial Advisors is headquartered, you no...
September 01, 2006
While We Were FightingGlobal financial markets and the world economy approach the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks against the U.S. in a healthy state.
August 18, 2006
High-Quality Stocks Outperform in Second QuarterS&P report finds sharp reversal from first quarter