Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
One Wall Street Firm Drops S&P 500 Target, Says Practice Is Futile
By Alexandra SemenovaPredicting the benchmark's performance in absolute terms seems pointless given the concentration of firms in the gauge, says a strategist.
July 03, 2024
10 Most Livable Cities in the World: 2024The average score across the 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit's global livability index increased to 76.1.
July 03, 2024
Is This Outcome Worse Than Going Broke in Retirement?It's rational for a retiree to fear running out of money, but it's also easy to miss the bigger picture.
July 02, 2024
Only a Bear-Market 'Shock' Can Upend Tech: JPMorgan's KellyIt would take an extreme blow to market sentiment to derail the flow of cash into the Big Tech names soaring in 2024, the strategist says.
July 02, 2024
10 Stocks the Best Fund Managers Are Buying Now: MorningstarInvestors trying to position new money are finding slim pickings, but these companies appeal to top portfolio builders.
July 01, 2024
Gary Shilling: Investment Climate 'Unhealthy' for Stocks"This may be the calm before the storm," the advisor and economist wrote.
July 01, 2024
Stocks Trade 24/7 on Robinhood. Should NYSE, Nasdaq Follow Suit?Here's a breakdown of what's behind the growing demand for after-hours trading and whether regulators might approve such a move.
July 01, 2024
Jeremy Siegel: Stock Market Prefers TrumpEconomist Jeremy Siegel and Ritholtz Wealth CEO Josh Brown both noted Trump's Wall Street-friendly policies.