Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Markets Aren't Kind to Alternative Facts
By Barry RitholtzMr. Market seems to delight in taking money away from those who deploy capital based on faulty convictions.
January 26, 2017
White House Reporter Talks Trump, Tweeting and TrustAt FSI OneVoice, former ABC News reporter Ann Compton gives advisors a taste of the challenges and lessons of presidential power.
January 26, 2017
5 ‘Irrefutable’ Trends That Will Increase Advisors’ ETF UseETFs are not a "passing fad," Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas said during the Inside ETFs conference.
January 25, 2017
John Buckingham’s Top Stock Picks for Early 2017The ace stock-picker tells ThinkAdvisor which stocks he favors now that President Trump is in office.
January 25, 2017
4 Top Active Fund Managers of 2016: MorningstarThe research group names leaders in equity, international, fixed income and asset allocation based on performance and consistency.
January 24, 2017
Deficit to Reach 5% of GDP by 2027: CBOContinued growth in spending, particularly for Social Security and Medicare, will outstrip growth in revenues, resulting in larger deficits and increasing debt.
January 24, 2017
Half of Americans Worry About Rising Interest Rates: SurveyThe chief cause for worry was the effect of rising interest rates on the stock market, Bankrate reported.
January 23, 2017
Why Donald Trump Has David Kotok Worried About the Global EconomyThe investment manager cashed out of many stocks following Trump's election.