Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Here's Where the Market Is Headed After a Wild First Half
By Jessica Menton & Elena PopinaA strong first half for the S&P 500 has typically led to another solid run in the remaining six months, according to Bloomberg data.
June 23, 2023
Pandemic Retirees Head Back to WorkSome older Americans may be concerned about the drop in housing values, compounded by higher interest rates and inflation.
June 22, 2023
No Substitute for Organic Growth, M&A Experts WarnDealmaking can be beneficial, but it needs a foundation of organic growth for long-term success.
June 22, 2023
7 Tips for Clients Who Want to Ride the Bull Market: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors share how, or whether, clients should adjust holdings after stocks recently hit bull territory.
June 22, 2023
Brighthouse CEO Likes Life Insurers. The Economy? Not So Much.The CEOs of Global Atlantic and Principal say they are also being careful with their investment portfolios.
June 21, 2023
How Top Market Strategists Are Investing NowMarket watchers from John Hancock, Carson Group and elsewhere offered differing views in a ThinkAdvisor panel discussion.
June 21, 2023
This Retirement Investing Strategy Can Boost Income 29% a YearIt's also less risky than a 60/40 portfolio, according to a new paper.
June 19, 2023
Biden 2024 Kickoff Focuses on Economy, Wealthy"It's time for millionaires and billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share," he said Saturday to a crowd of union workers in Philadelphia.