Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Life, Health and Annuity Issuer Employment Growth Beats Forecasts
By Allison BellInsurers are especially interested in hiring technology, operations and analytics staff.
February 25, 2026
Wall Street Doesn't Know What to Think About AI AnymoreThere's growing concerns that AI will be so disruptive that it upends countless software providers and businesses.
February 24, 2026
JPMorgan to Cut 120 Jobs in New JerseyThe layoff notice follows several hundred job cuts announced in New Jersey and California in 2025.
February 24, 2026
S&P 500 Rebounds as Anthropic Update Tempers AI AngstThe shift comes a day after the artificial-intelligence "scare trade" pummeled financial and software firms.
February 24, 2026
12 States With the Highest Household Net WorthThe median net worth across the U.S. ranges from $62,500 to nearly $700,000, new data shows.
February 23, 2026
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Dot-Com Bubble: Bob DollInvestors are retreating from "frothy" stocks but not the overall market, the Crossmark Global CEO writes.
February 23, 2026
12 States With Fastest-Growing CFP Populations: 2026One in 10 CFPs is based in California, according to CFP Board data analyzed by SmartAsset.
February 23, 2026
NYSE, Nasdaq Say Market Hours Unchanged Amid BlizzardNew York City's streets, highways and bridges are closed to most traffic until noon today.