Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Ag Economy Is So Bad Farmers Stopped Replacing Old Tractors
By Lydia MulvanyIn the second half of 2019, Deere sees some of its larger facilities shipping as much as 20% less than a year ago.
May 17, 2019
Bitcoin Tumbles as Stellar Run for Digital Tokens Loses FootingOther cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin followed right behind.
May 16, 2019
12 Best US Cities to Start a CareerWalletHub scored 182 cities based on quality of life and career opportunities.
May 16, 2019
Self-Directed 401(k) Investors Fare Better With Advice: SchwabThey also engage in nearly twice as many trades, according to new data.
May 16, 2019
Yale Investing Chief Swensen Tops University Pay at $4.7MThe Ivy League school has posted a return of 11.6% in the five years through June 2018.
May 16, 2019
First Negative-Fee ETF Approved by SECThe Salt Low truBeta US Market ETF is essentially paying investors to own it.
May 15, 2019
Student Loan Rates Set to Drop for the First Time in 3 YearsThe lower loans rates are in line with the decline in 10-year Treasury rates.
May 15, 2019
Back Off Those Tariffs, Mr. President: Tax FoundationThe Tax Foundation crunches the numbers and outlines how the Trump tariffs will hurt the U.S. economy.