Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Chief Takes Aim at Payment for Order Flow in Sweeping Plans for Stock Markets
By By Lydia Beyoud and Katherine DohertyThe plan would be the agency's most direct response to 2021's trading in GameStop and other meme stocks.
June 08, 2022
SEC Weighs Sending Retail Stock Orders to Auctions for ExecutionThe SEC is attempting to rein in payment for order flow.
June 08, 2022
Beware of a Bear Market That Is More Than a CubYour younger clients might never have experienced an extended bear market. They could be in for a surprise.
June 06, 2022
7 Inflation-Fighting Strategies for Clients in or Near RetirementCutting expenses, contributing more to retirement plans and working a bit longer can mean a more comfortable retirement.
June 06, 2022
14 'Boring' Stocks for Not-So-Boring Markets: MorningstarThese companies have reliable earnings and are positioned to fend off competitors for decades, Susan Dziubinski writes.
June 06, 2022
How to Hedge Your Clients' Portfolios Against InflationWith inflation on the rise, certain asset classes can be used to create an investment strategy to beat inflation.
June 03, 2022
15 Worst Places for Millennials to Live: 2022WalletHub ranked the states on 34 metrics of affordability, education and health, quality of life, economics and civic engagement.
June 03, 2022
ESG Interest Among Advisors Might Have Peaked, New Survey FindsWaning client interest may be fueling a potential shift away from such investments, according to an FPA study.