Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The 10 Biggest Political Spenders on Wall Street
By Melanie WaddellThese firms spent the most on lobbying and campaign contributions in the last election cycle.
May 13, 2019
Low Fees Reshape Target Date Fund Market: MorningstarMorningstar's latest annual report on target date funds shows the growing popularity of low-cost mutual funds and CITs.
May 13, 2019
Fidelity Launches Women's Leadership Fund: Portfolio ProductsAlso new ETFs have been introduced by SoFi, Quadratic Capital and Amplify ETFs.
May 10, 2019
How to Build Better Retirement PlansThree experts from Morningstar offer their ideas on how to increase retirement savings.
May 09, 2019
It's an 'Everybody Gets a Trophy' Market: State StreetState Street's Matthew Bartolini compares the current market environment to T-Ball.
May 09, 2019
Morningstar Names Outstanding Portfolio ManagerOther winners for Best Stewardship and Rising Talent named as well.
May 09, 2019
AQR's Asness: Multi-Factor Investing Still KingAfter a huge stumble in 2018, AQR still believes in strategic-beta, across all factors and all asset classes.
May 09, 2019
Pimco Taps Nobel-Winning Economist as AdvisorThe bond shop plans to use Richard Thaler's insights to help in the accumulation and decumulation stages of retirement.