Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC, Exchanges Should Probe Monday's VIX Surge: Summers
By Christopher AnsteyDuring the stock selloff Monday, the volatility index surged above 65 — a level associated with outright investor panic.
August 09, 2024
BlackRock Plans New ETFs to Ride — Or Dodge — Biggest Tech FirmsOne fund aims to let investors capture the boom in smaller tech firms while avoiding the big behemoths.
August 09, 2024
10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold: MorningstarThere are some growth-stock deals to be found as value stocks gain the upper hand, analysts say.
August 09, 2024
Buy the Dip: 7 Ways to Take Advantage of Market DropsWith appropriate guardrails, a market drop can be a good time to buy into certain investments.
August 08, 2024
New Retirement Income Model Shows Who's at Highest RiskCertain demographic groups are at more risk of falling short than others, a new Morningstar analysis finds.
August 08, 2024
'Silver Wave' Isn't the Only Factor Boosting AnnuitiesLIMRA projects an increase in annual annuity sales to as much as $378 billion, Principal's Sri Reddy says.
August 08, 2024
Bullish Advisor Sentiment Collides With Market VolatilityIn a recent survey, only 9% of respondents said they expected a correction, though volatility concerns ran high.
August 07, 2024
Dimon Says He's Skeptical Inflation Will Return to Fed's 2% TargetThe head of JPMorgan has been warning for more than a year that inflation may be stickier than investors expect.