Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Warren Buffett on Old Friends, New Leadership and Fingerprinting Nuns
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin“Indulge me this year as I first reminisce a bit,” the Berkshire CEO, 95, says in a new letter.
November 10, 2025
Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in HandA group of eight Democrats on Sunday broke with the rest of their party to reopen the government.
November 09, 2025
Trump’s $2,000 'Dividend' May Come Via Tax Cuts: BessentThe Treasury secretary said the tariff "dividend" could come through tax cuts passed earlier this year.
November 07, 2025
S&P 500 Bulls Brace for More Pain From ShutdownThe S&P 500 Index has slumped more than 2% this week, trimming this year’s gain to about 13%.
November 07, 2025
RIAs That Blend AI and a Human Touch Will Emerge as Winners: SchwabArtificial intelligence is opening a "new competitive frontier," says Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services.
November 07, 2025
Aquarian's $4.1B Brighthouse Deal Shows Annuity Party Is Still RollingThe private equity firm said it's making the acquisition with "committed financing," without adding to its debt.
November 07, 2025
12 Cheapest Places to Retire in 2026: U.S. NewsLow costs for both renters and mortgage-paying homeowners make them economical spots for retirees to call home.
November 06, 2025
10 States With the Biggest Hikes in ACA PremiumsRate filings for 2026 show large differences in health insurance costs across the 50 states, MoneyGeek research finds.