Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
‘Too Much Stuff’ Weighing on Economy: Brinker Capital CIO
By Melanie WaddellThe real problem with the U.S. economy isn't the Fed or lawmakers, William Miller says; it's overcapacity and a declining consumer base.
October 30, 2015
How Advisors Can Use ETFs to Minimize 2015 Tax BillsNow is the time for investors to sell money-losing ETFs and stocks to offset capital gains in the current calendar year, Ron DeLegge writes.
October 29, 2015
Worried the Tech Bubble Will Burst? Keep CalmThe current situation doesnt look much like the bubble of the late 1990s, but there might soon be a broad drop in funding for startups.
October 29, 2015
Global stocks fall as Fed dents emerging markets; bonds declineOdds the Fed will move on interest rates at their next meeting jumped to 50 percent from around 32 percent a week ago.
October 28, 2015
SEC Chief Takes Stock of JOBS Act and Crowdfunding RulesAs the SEC is poised to approve final rules for equity crowdfunding, Chairwoman Mary Jo White extolled the law's success.
October 28, 2015
Popular Social Security Claiming Strategy Gutted in Budget BillThe changes to Social Security spousal benefits will be "devastating," Kotlikoff said.
October 28, 2015
Bob Doll: Confusing Times Ahead for U.S.Market conditions are going to continue to frustrate both the bulls and the bears, the Nuveen equity strategist says.
October 27, 2015
Budget Bill Prevents ‘Dramatic’ Medicare Premium HikeDraft of bipartisan bill includes a provision setting 2016 Part B premium at $120 for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries.