Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
J.P. Morgan Forecasts a Drop in Returns for 60/40 Portfolios
By Emily ZulzStabilizing secular growth, though, gives investors reason for cautious optimism, according to J.P. Morgan Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions.
November 20, 2017
How to Recognize the Next GE, the One That’ll Slash Its DividendThere are a number of telltale signs that investors should consider before sticking with a high-paying stock.
November 20, 2017
Trump’s Treasury Proposes ‘Too Big to Fail’ ChangesThe list of insurers officials consulted includes AIG, John Hancock, MetLife and Prudential Financial.
November 20, 2017
ProShares Launches ‘Decline of the Retail Store’ ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Riskalyze and eMoney announced new integrations with Schwab OpenView Gateway.
November 19, 2017
Why the World’s Largest Wealth Manager Is Shunning BitcoinUBS is avoiding bitcoin for several reseasons including lack of government oversight and small market size.
November 17, 2017
There’s a Better Way to Reform the Corporate TaxA Berkeley professors plan could increase investment, improve efficiency, lower the trade deficit and help the poor.
November 17, 2017
Wall Street Has New MiFID Migraine, Now in Futures MarketBanks are seeking CFTC relief from added regulatory burdens; futures brokers are concerned that compliance could add costs.
November 17, 2017
World’s Biggest Wealth Fund Wants Out of Oil and GasThe plan would entail the fund, which controls about 1.5% of global stocks, dumping as much as $40 billion of shares.