Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Paul Atkins Confirmed to Lead SEC
By Nicola M. WhiteThe Wall Street consultant steps into the role a week after President Trump’s sweeping tariffs unleashed market turmoil.
April 09, 2025
Stocks Surge Most in 5 YearsThe S&P 500 Index surged 9% in afternoon trading, posting the biggest gain since March 2020.
April 09, 2025
Stocks Soar as Trump Signals Trade War ReprieveEquities pushed away from their bear-market threshold, with the S&P 500 surging 7%.
April 09, 2025
15 Most Tax-Friendly States: 2025Property, sales and income tax rates alone don't tell the whole story of taxes' true impact, WalletHub finds.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 08, 2025
U.S. Likely Headed to Recession, 2 Million Jobless: SummersAn economic downturn would have other negative effects, such as a wider budget deficit, he says.
April 08, 2025
20 Most Expensive Colleges: 2025Get ready for sticker shock: These numbers don't even include room and board.
April 08, 2025
401(k) Trading Spikes on Tariff ShockActivity on Monday was 10 times its average level, according to Alight Solutions.