Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Mark Cuban, Chris Cox Condemn SEC as ‘Rogue’ Agency
By Gil WeinreichFormer SEC chair Chris Cox says "we've got to [stop] people going rogue" in an admission his former agency has exhibited prosecutorial overreach.
December 10, 2014
Gundlach: Total Return Fund May Close to New InvestorsDoubleLines fixed-income expert also says dollar is likely to rise further and oil could weaken.
December 09, 2014
Saturna Seeks to Generate High Income Through Flexible FundMore investors look to generate high income through their investments, but in a world where yields are low, that isnt easy.
December 09, 2014
IPO Proceeds at Highest Level Since 2000, PwC ReportsTwo hundred and eighty-eight companies made their public debut this year, a seven-year high.
December 09, 2014
Jack Bogle: Investing Outside U.S. Not Worth the RiskAlso, Bogle says role of advisors should be to keep clients from making bad investment choices.
December 08, 2014
What do successful people believe?Some people are just destined for success. So how do you spot them (and join their ranks)? Here are 4 ways.
December 08, 2014
Investors Don’t ‘Get It’ When It Comes to China: O’NeillThe emerging markets move in divergent ways, and several in Asia are booming, former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill says.
December 08, 2014
Can Wall Street and Main Street Be Aligned?Positive employment news could do more than just spur growth in the U.S. economy, Mohamed El-Erian writes.