Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FINRA’s Top 5 Fine Categories: 2024
By Michael S. FischerThe $59 million in assessed penalties was down 35% from 2023, according to an analysis by Eversheds Sutherland.
March 12, 2025
Indexed Life Sales Rise 9.2% in Q4Traditional universal life products continued to sell poorly.
March 11, 2025
For Near Retirees, It's Not Too Late to Brace for Market VolatilityThe best time for a "bucket strategy" is before a downturn, but better late than never, advisors say.
March 11, 2025
Barry Ritholtz: This is Not the Time to Buy (Yet)What should investors know now? Here's what Ritholtz, Peter Mallouk and others say.
March 11, 2025
S&P 500 Erases 1.5% Slide as Volatility Rages OnEquities rose from session lows after Ukraine said it’s set accept a 30-day truce in Russia’s war.
March 11, 2025
How Fink, Wall Street’s Ultimate Key Man, Holds Tight to BlackRockThrough some $30 billion in deals, he aims to make the firm a dominant force in the private and public markets.
March 11, 2025
Inflation Worries Are Back: Northwestern MutualEven investors with more than $1 million say they're having trouble keeping up with rising prices.
March 10, 2025
12 Biggest U.S. Mega-Donors to Charity in 2024Six of them made gifts of $1 billion or more, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.