Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
S&P 500 Is Set for Its Second-Best Week This Year
By Rita NazarethBut the big comeback from last month's rout is poised to come to a halt, warns Morgan Stanley's Lisa Shalett.
May 16, 2025
Trump Tax Cuts Rejected by House PanelFour ultraconservatives want deeper cuts to Medicaid and a faster phase-out of clean energy tax credits.
May 15, 2025
11 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2025Two of the firms reported earnings declines from a year ago — one tied to a large regulatory payment.
May 15, 2025
FINRA to Raise $100 Gift LimitThe regulator also plans to codify looser rules on personal gifts.
May 14, 2025
12 Cities Where It Takes the Most Income to Be Middle ClassThe median income needed to enter this group in big cities increased to $74,225, SmartAsset research found.
May 14, 2025
Trump Tax Plan Heads to House Floor VoteThe Ways and Means Committee approved trillions in new tax cuts, but some crucial issues are unresolved.
May 14, 2025
Here Are the Tax Bill's Winners and LosersThe rich, for instance, would dodge a tax increase and be able to pass more wealth to heirs.
May 13, 2025
Optimism Is Back as Stocks Rally on China Tariff DealEd Yardeni boosts his S&P forecast, while bullish Jeremy Siegel notes stock optimism assumes tariff resolution.