Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
About the Manager
By Staff WriterNext year will mark Charlie Johnson's 50th year with Franklin Resources and as manager of the Franklin Income Fund. In 1957 he joined the predecessor...
August 18, 2006
High-Quality Stocks Outperform in Second QuarterS&P report finds sharp reversal from first quarter
August 03, 2006
Earnings: Prudential, Nationwide, OthersLosses on the sale of fixed-income investments and fluctuations in the value of hedging instruments affected net results at Prudential Financial Inc. during the second ...
August 01, 2006
Dissecting the Value RallyMarket risk can show itself in some intriguing ways. Even though traders have been treated to an especially robust earnings season, growth stocks are being taken to the woodshed.
August 01, 2006
Behind the NumbersInvesting in international stocks and bonds has become par for the course among those seeking to get the best out of the markets for their...
August 01, 2006
'Undercover' ObservationIf you've been searching for the perfect economics book to take to the beach, The Undercover Economist lives up to its spy-thriller title with plenty...
August 01, 2006
Global ValuesRecently, I went to my 25th reunion at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Originally set up as a master's program for international...
August 01, 2006
Upstart Firm Launches ETFsWisdomTree Investments entered the cutthroat ETF business with a bang on June 16, when the New York-based firm unveiled a family of 20 new exchange-traded...