Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Getting Clients to Buy Into the Return to Normalcy
By Dave S. GilreathAdvisors can help cash hoarders and pessimists see the potential benefits of investing in the market.
January 23, 2024
How Racial Disparities Hurt Retirement for All: SSA OfficialKilolo Kijakazi discusses how disparities in employment and retirement plan access for women and minorities have ripple effects.
January 23, 2024
12 Best States for Retirement: 2024WalletHub ranked the states on affordablility, health care and quality of life for retirees.
January 22, 2024
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks Can Thrive Even With Fewer Rate CutsThe market rally should broaden this year but sentiment continues to favor big tech stocks, the economist said.
January 22, 2024
Morgan Stanley Pays Gorman $37M for Final Year as CEOThree-fourths of Gorman's bonus will be paid in deferred stock over three years. He also received a cash bonus of just under $9 million.
January 22, 2024
10 Useful Phrases to Explain Market VolatilityThese jargon-free explanations could help create "aha" moments for baffled clients.
January 22, 2024
S&P 500 Rises as Stocks Build on Record HighThe index extended its advance above 4,800 early Monday, led by gains in big tech.
January 19, 2024
S&P 500 Hits All-Time High in Historic Bull RunMarkets are overpricing the pace and amount of Fed-rate cuts while overlooking stubbornly high inflation, warns economist Mohamed El-Erian.