Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fighting the Big Profit Squeeze
By Matt LynchAdvisors and their partners are facing an extraordinary margin compression; here's how to fight it.
November 21, 2016
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2016After two weak quarters, the financial sector begins to see better results.
November 21, 2016
Janus Launches Firm’s First Actively Managed ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsAlso, SSGA announces changes to indexes of two SPDR ETFs.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.
November 18, 2016
SEC’s White Warns: ‘Serious Mistake’ to Weaken Securities RulesSEC Chairwoman warned that the agency must not retreat from tougher regulation and enforcement.
November 18, 2016
Wealthy Investors Show a Trump Bump in Confidence: UBS PollUBS polled 1,200 affluent and HNW investors in October then after the election to determine changes in mindset.
November 18, 2016
Stock-Picking Pros Beat the IndexersNew research shows that when there are chances to beat the market, money managers tend to see them and take them. But there's more.
November 18, 2016
Falling Yields: 35 Years and Counting, Despite Recent SurgeDespite a post-election interest rate rise pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up, this MFS economist keeps a tepid view of future yields.