Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fifth Third to Buy Comerica for $11B
By Yizhu Wang and Steve DicksonDallas-based Comerica works in wealth management, as well as in commercial and retail banking.
October 03, 2025
Morgan Stanley Says Treasury Options See 10- to 29-Day ShutdownThe chance of a longer closure is about 10%, the firm's strategists calculated.
October 03, 2025
Stephanie Link: Where to Invest as AI, Economy Keep BoomingSeveral sectors look promising, and any weakness in the next few weeks is a buying opportunity, the strategist tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 03, 2025
Vanguard Rivals Finally Get Their Hands on Its Tax-Busting Fund DesignAbout 80 competitors are on the brink of adopting ETFs as share classes of their mutual funds, a move that adds tax efficiency.
October 02, 2025
Ultra-Wealthy Hotspots: The 7 States to Watch in the Next 5 YearsWith favorable demographics and tax regimes, these states are expected to attract residents with $30 million or more.
October 02, 2025
Financial Planning Boosts Investors’ Well-Being: Morgan StanleyInvestors with a plan are more engaged with their financial advisors than those without one, a survey finds.
October 01, 2025
Stocks Seem High? Carson’s Detrick Sees ‘Nice Values Out There’No, this isn't 1929 — current prices are justified and more growth is coming, the strategist predicts.
October 01, 2025
How 15 Investing Themes Performed Over 5 Years: MorningstarThematic investors are betting on a lot of things going right. Here's where those bets paid off (or didn't).