Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
'Twas the Friday Before Christmas
By Bryce SandersA client arrives the day before Christmas Eve. What could they need from their financial advisor?
December 15, 2022
15 Happiest Cities in AmericaMoney can't necessarily buy happiness, but there's definitely a correlation, according to SmartAsset.
December 15, 2022
15 Hottest Rental Markets in the U.S.Renting is at a 50-year high, according to RentCafe.
December 14, 2022
7 Themes for Stock Investing in 2023: John BuckinghamThe value portfolio manager tells ThinkAdvisor some of his top stock picks for the year ahead.
December 14, 2022
SEC Proposes New Best-Execution Rule, Draws CriticismInvestor advocate Tyler Gellasch called the proposal "a huge disappointment."
December 14, 2022
What Wall Street Is Saying About the Fed's Rate Hike"Slower growth forecasts, yet more hikes. That's not a great combination for markets," said Richard Bernstein Advisors' Dan Suzuki.
December 14, 2022
10 Dividend Stocks That Are Cheap Now: MorningstarInvestors might consider adding cheap, quality dividend stocks to their portfolios, says a Morningstar investment specialist.
December 14, 2022
Fed Downshifts to Half-Point Hike, Sees 5.1% Rate Next YearThe hawkish projections could jolt financial markets, where speculation has focused on the view that the Fed would pause its rate hikes.