Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
E-Trade Is Latest to End Online Trading Commissions
By Bernice NapachNot to be outdone, E-Trade is cutting its fee on options contracts, too.
October 02, 2019
Top 10 Tax-Friendly States: 2019Kiplinger compared the states using a formula that accounts for income, property, sales and fuel taxes.
October 01, 2019
TD Ameritrade Matches Schwab, Ends Commissions on Many TradesTD Ameritrade announced the cut after the market close, hours after Schwab made the announcement.
October 01, 2019
Schwab Ends Commissions on Online and Mobile TradesStarting Oct. 7, clients can buy and sell stocks and ETFs listed in the U.S. or Canada online for free.
September 30, 2019
Rise of Passive Investing Poses Risks: Fed ReportResearchers review the risks and benefits of massive flows into passive funds.
September 30, 2019
RIA in a Box Adds Free Access: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Fidelity unveils a new approach to ESG investing for advisors.
September 27, 2019
Sen. Warren Wants the SEC to Crack Down on Inflated Bond RatingsThe agency needs to address the conflict of interest of bond ratings agencies being paid by bond issuers, Warren says.
September 27, 2019
Lawmakers Sound Financial Stability Alarm as SIFI Designation Becomes MuteAt a hearing, lawmakers fretted about the demise of the SIFI designation for nonbank companies.