Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
GMO's Montier: U.S. Stocks Aren't Worth the Risk Now
By Bernice Napach"We are in the realm of extreme beliefs," says the GMO strategist and behavioral finance expert.
January 27, 2020
Why Vanguard's Chief Economist Is Long-Term BullishVanguard found a way to measure the pace of innovation, and the news is good, Joe Davis says.
January 27, 2020
Ric Edelman: Advisors Shouldn't Ignore Bitcoin, BlockchainHe suggests a 1%-2% Bitcoin investment if clients understand the technology and risks.
January 24, 2020
Wealth Management M&A on a Tear, and Mutual Funds Are Next: PwCTwenty percent of mutual fund managers may be gone in the next five years, according to the consultancy.
January 24, 2020
Are Your Portfolios Protected From Stock Volatility?As the probability of a market downturn rises, unhedged equity assumes more risk.
January 24, 2020
How Climate Change Will Alter the Muni MarketThis year could be the turning point for pricing in extreme weather events.
January 23, 2020
Goldman to Stop Doing IPOs for Firms Lacking Board Diversity"From a governance perspective, diversity on boards is very important," CEO David Solomon told CNBC.
January 23, 2020
5 ESG Trends to Watch for in 2020: MSCIThe world's largest index provider is calling on all investors to integrate ESG throughout their investment processes.