Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Tax Bill’s Corporate Benefits Come Early, Then Fade, Study Says
By Lynnley BrowningThe Wharton School study says companies will pay an average effective tax rate of 9% next year, which will double by 2027.
December 19, 2017
Trump Asks ‘How’s Your 401(k)?’ But Most Voters Don’t Have OneTrump is betting that the rising stock market will help him win re-election. But most Americans don't have 401(k)s and even fewer directly own stocks.
December 18, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway ‘A’ Shares Reach $300,000 for First TimeInterest in the company comes as the GOP-led tax-cut plan moves through Congress.
December 18, 2017
Tax Cuts Alone Didn’t Spur This Bull Market, Credit Suisse SaysTax reform may be driving markets higher today, but it doesnt deserve nearly as much credit for 2017s surprising bull run.
December 18, 2017
How Tax Bill Impacts 4 Key Areas for Advisors & ClientsFrom a retirement perspective, tax bill is kind of boring, said ARA's Graff. In this case, boring is good.
December 15, 2017
GOP Releases Final Tax Cut BillLegislators kept virtually the entire corporate cut and made sure it starts next year, said Andy Friedman of The Washington Update.
December 15, 2017
New Active Funds: The Better They Do, the More You PayAllianceBernstein will launch a series of advisor-sold actively managed funds whose fees are tied to performance.
December 15, 2017
Corker to Vote Yes, All but Ensuring Passage: Tax Debate UpdateHis change of heart comes about an hour after Rubio said yes, improving the tax bill's prospects.