Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Aquarian's $4.1B Brighthouse Deal Shows Annuity Party Is Still Rolling
By Allison BellThe private equity firm said it's making the acquisition with "committed financing," without adding to its debt.
November 06, 2025
What to Expect When Airlines Cut 10% of FlightsDue to the government shutdown, it's likely that 40 domestic airports will be affected.
November 06, 2025
U.S. Firms Announce Most October Job Cuts in Over 20 YearsCompanies announced 153,074 job cuts last month, almost triple the number during the same month last year.
November 06, 2025
Schwab to Buy Private Share Platform for $660MThe firm is acquiring Forge Global Holdings, one week after Morgan Stanley bought rival platform EquityZen.
November 05, 2025
This Is a Time to Reduce Risk: Apollo CEOMarc Rowan, head of Athene's parent, says one worry is non-U.S. jurisdictions with weak insurance oversight.
November 05, 2025
Liz Ann Sonders: Don't Treat U.S. Market as a MonolithOnly three Magnificent 7 stocks are beating the S&P 500 so far this year, the investment strategist noted.
November 05, 2025
Election Results Position Democrats to Regain HouseThe victories "were a clear repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republicans," said Greg Valliere.
November 05, 2025
Wall Street Bonuses Projected to Jump for Second Straight YearStrong demand for wealth management could boost incentive pay by as much as 10% in 2025.