Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morningstar Launches a Single Platform for Multiple Model Portfolios
By Bernice NapachThe marketplace allows advisors to research third-party investment models on one integrated platform.
May 06, 2019
Opportunity Zone Funds: It's ComplicatedNew proposed rules from the IRS clarify many questions investors had, but other questions remain.
May 03, 2019
Why College Is Worth It: New York Fed DataNew York Fed data shows new college grads earn much more and are unemployed less than high school grads.
May 03, 2019
Pioneer of Yield-Curve Recession Indicator Says Don't Relax YetWatch whether the 3-month to 5-year Treasury yield spread stays negative for a full quarter.
May 02, 2019
Ken Fisher Busts Investing Myths; Tells Advisors to Seek 'Uncomfort Zone'In a wide-ranging interview, the legendary investor talks to ThinkAdvisor about advisors' biggest "dilemmas."
May 02, 2019
Moore Bails as Trump's Fed PickHe is the second Trump Fed pick to withdraw from consideration in less than two weeks.
May 02, 2019
FINRA Fines AXA Advisors Over 401(k) MisrepresentationsAXA misrepresented that certain bond funds in the plans were "investment-grade" when they were largely high-yield or junk bonds.
May 02, 2019
Envestnet Names Top Asset Managers of 2019The portfolio specialists and strategists outperformed benchmarks and rivals despite volatility of the past year or so.