Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bond Market Shift Gives Life and Annuity Issuers a Pay Raise
By Allison BellTurmoil in Europe has increased what insurers get on their own investments.
April 18, 2022
10 Do's and Don'ts for Cutting ExpensesInflation has decided to stay awhile. Here are some commonsense ways to keep your costs in check.
April 15, 2022
9 Total U.S. Stock Market Funds, Ranked From Worst to Best: MorningstarJohn Rekenthaler ranked the funds based on total returns, tracking error and expense ratio.
April 15, 2022
Morgan Stanley, Citi Emerge as Winners of Earnings BlitzThe banks reported strong results in fixed income and equities trading that beats analysts' forecasts for revenue and earnings.
April 14, 2022
Anti-Annuity Advisors Shouldn't Be in Business, 'Stan the Annuity Man' Says"If you're an advisor who tells clients, 'You should never look at an annuity,' you're a fool," he tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 14, 2022
Seeking Balance in a Volatile Market: Be Careful What You OwnNow is the time to pick solid companies, not take big sector bets.
April 14, 2022
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Face Off on Musk Bid for TwitterMorgan Stanley is advising Musk on the $43 billion offer, while Twitter has enlisted the help of Goldman Sachs.
April 14, 2022
Top 10 Earners in the U.S. and Their Tax Rates: ProPublicaThe investigative news outlet uncovered a trove of IRS data on the wealthiest Americans and what they really pay in taxes.