Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
U.K. Election Kindles Economic Worries
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniMany investors are worried that the United Kingdoms stellar economic run over the last few years may be coming to an end.
May 04, 2015
Becalmed VolatilityAlthough spring has arrived and bears are coming out of hibernation, stock market volatility is still fast asleep.Since the start of the year, the CBOE…
May 04, 2015
How We Picked Them: The 2015 SMA Managers of the YearChoosing the annual SMA Managers of the Year takes several months and culminates in a live awards ceremony at the Envestnet Advisor Summit in Chicago, which this year will occur on May 7.
May 04, 2015
Honoring Investment Managers Who Shine in Rainy and Sunny TimesWhen advisors outsource their investment management, the strategists they employ should post healthy performance numbers.
May 04, 2015
Japanese Stocks Shoot HigherMemo to investors in international markets: The Nikkei index crossed above 20,000 points for the first time in 15 years and Japanese stocks appear poised…
May 04, 2015
What Financial History Can Teach AdvisorsScholars Robert E. Wright and Richard Sylla probe Big Finance's past.
May 04, 2015
Health Care Tech Not Just for DoctorsAs digital health care technology becomes more advanced, there's a growing delineation between clinical-focused technology and devices that focus on health and wellness.