Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Lincoln tweaks its deferred income annuity
By Marlene Y. SatterThe Lincoln Deferred Income Solutions Annuity now offers, among other features, a shorter minimum deferral period and flexible premium options.
November 11, 2014
PIMCO Outflows Painful but Not Deadly: MorningstarThe flagship Total Return Fund had $50 billion in net outflows in the past two months, but Morningstar sees positive future potential.
November 09, 2014
Unpopular Stocks Beat Popular Ones: StudyThe hottest stocks are riskier and produce lower returns than their less popular counterparts, say Roger Ibbotson of Yale and Tom Idzorek of Morningstar.
November 07, 2014
SEC, DOL Enforcement: Ex-Mayor Fined for Misleading Movie Studio InvestorsMeanwhile, two Canadian citizens were charged with conducting an international microcap fraud scheme.
November 06, 2014
Fixed Income: What Comes Next?Are traditionally "safe" asset classes really safe? If not, how is portfolio protection potentially achieved?
November 06, 2014
3 Trades for QE’s End: The Strengthening DollarWho wouldnt want to own the greenback? But for every winner there must be a loser.
November 06, 2014
Today We’re Managing. Later: Global DepressionEconomist Dambisa Moyo warns 5,000 Schwab Impact attendees about the risks of being blindsided by dangerous world trends.
November 05, 2014
Bernanke Recalls ‘Panic’ During Fed Tenure, Defends QEAt Schwab Impact, the former Fed chairman defended QE, offered reassurance on inflation, cracked a few jokes and discussed his legacy.