Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Buffett’s 6 Nuggets of Investing Advice: Berkshire Shareholder Letter
By Janet LevauxThe Oracle of Omaha spells out the secrets of his success in the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter.
February 26, 2016
How Advisors Can Protect Lawyers’ Retirement Funds From a CrashSome lawyers have an uncomplicated retirement plan ... Keep working, one lawyer says. But advisors have other ideas to help protect their nest eggs.
February 26, 2016
Could Lifesaving Health Care Be Financed Like a Home Purchase?The professors proposing the health care loan concept say it's "a market-based solution" to get patients needed medication. But they admit the idea is "distasteful."
February 25, 2016
Modernized Military Pensions Could Be 18% Lower for New RecruitsServicemembers who enter the military after Jan. 1, 2018, may receive retirement payouts as much as 18% lower than current servicemembers', according to First Command.
February 24, 2016
In a Stock Crash, How Much Are Your Clients Willing to Lose?Many investors, especially near retirement, have too much equity and should adjust their portfolios before the next crash comes, FinMason CEO Kendrick Wakeman says.
February 23, 2016
2016 Outlook: Modest Growth With High Volatility AheadWe are now entering a new phase of the business cycle, one that may bring more modest returns and greater volatility.
February 23, 2016
Global Investor Confidence Mixed After ‘Interesting’ February: State StreetEuropeans' confidence dropped sharply while North American and Asian investors were actually more optimistic this month, State Street said.
February 23, 2016
Hedge Fund Investors Optimistic, Will Pay for Quality: Deutsche BankDespite falling fees, nearly half of hedge fund investors said they would pay the traditional "2 and 20" for the right investment, Deutsche Bank found.