Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump’s Massive Spending Cuts Unlikely to See Daylight
By Emily ZulzAny appropriated budget is going to take 60 votes from the Senate, and Democrats are unlikely to vote for many of Trump's domestic cuts.
May 19, 2017
Global Expansion Is in Sync, Even If Everything Else Is in ChaosFaster sales growth is consistent with global growth pickup; all major regions on pace for positive earnings growth.
May 18, 2017
Optimism vs. CautionChief Economist Scott Brown offers insights on a cautiously optimistic forecast for the economy with a few downside risks.
May 18, 2017
3 Small-Cap Stocks to Consider: Lamar VillereLamar Villere, portfolio manager and partner at Villere & Co., loves to buy when people are selling.
May 17, 2017
Wall Street Weighs In as Comey Memo Controversy Roils MarketsAnalysts say deepening turmoil could further delay policymaking; caution advised given Trumps weathering of political storms.
May 16, 2017
McConnell Pessimistic That Congress Will Revamp Dodd-FrankSenate leader says Democrats uninterested in overhauling financial rules; any big changes may fall to regulators, he adds.
May 15, 2017
Who Were the Best Robo-Advisors in Q1?The first quarter of 2017 was good to robo-advisors, but several firms stood out for top performance across investment categories.
May 15, 2017
How Morgan Stanley Is Changing Its Advisor Business ModelThe expected big change to a different business model brings big challenges to advisors, Morgans Jim Tracy tells ThinkAdvisor.