Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bill Gross: Can Trump Give Us 3% Growth?
By Janet LevauxWe have more technology but also low investment levels and growing global tensions, which make dreaming of a bygone era complicated, Janus Gross says.
April 12, 2017
Think Longevity, Not Just Performance, When Buying Actively Managed FundsThe SPIVA Scorecard from S&P Dow Jones Indices found that fewer than half of actively managed equity funds survived over 15 years.
April 12, 2017
Half of Students Receive Financial Literacy Education: SurveyLower-income and nonwhite students are more likely than other students to aspire to start a business, Gallup-HOPE Index finds.
April 12, 2017
US IPO Market Picks Up in 2017Law firm Proskauer said the March 2 Snap IPO may lead the way to more big listings this year.
April 11, 2017
Gold, Yen Climb to 5-Month Highs as Investors Seek SafetyIn addition, yields of U.S. Treasuries, another safe haven asset, approached their lowest levels of the year, as prices rose.
April 10, 2017
Wells Fargo Claws Back $28M More From Ex-CEOFormer-retail bank head Tolstedt forfeits $47 million in options; directors issue 113-page report on bogus customer accounts.
April 10, 2017
Trust Company of America Launches ETF Trading Platform: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, JPMorgan Municipal Income Fund receives Socially Conscious designation from Morningstar.
April 07, 2017
10 Dumbest States for Financial Literacy: 2017Many financial education programs and consumer habits are still falling short after the recession.