Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Wells Fargo's Rosy Results May Soon Wilt as Settlement Looms
By Laura J. KellerCEO Sloan says 'it will take time' to overcome challenges; profit climbs 5.7% to $5.53 billion, topping expectations.
April 12, 2018
Top 15 Cities Where Retirees Can Live Longest on $1 MillionGoBankingRates looked at the annual expenditures for someone 65 or older and the cost of living for each city.
April 11, 2018
Ryan, Finishing Final Term, Vows to Keep Fighting for Entitlement ReformRyan attributed his decision not to run again to not wanting to just be a 'weekend dad.'
April 11, 2018
Get Ready for Deeper, Longer Bear Markets in Stocks: David AderBaby boomers control most of America's wealth but have neither the time nor mindset to recover from slumps.
April 11, 2018
Fed Leans Toward Faster Pace of Hikes: FOMC MinutesFed policymakers' growth outlook and confidence in hitting their inflation target strengthened.
April 11, 2018
US Budget Gap Hits $600 Billion in First Half of Fiscal YearAlthough receipts rose compared to a year ago, outlays rose more, Treasury reports.
April 11, 2018
2 Warning Signs That a Seismic Shift in Bonds Is ComingWhich parts of the market are most vulnerable to rising rates, and what can you do to shore up portfolios?
April 11, 2018
Gender Pay Scorecard Grades Financial FirmsArjuna Capital finds that many big financial firms fail to disclose their gender pay gap.