Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
July 01, 2024
Here's How Much Money It Takes to Feel Financially Secure: SurveyThree-quarters of Americans say they don't earn enough to feel secure, Bankrate research finds.
July 01, 2024
15 Best Value Public Colleges: 2024The Princeton Review ranked schools' return on investment based on academics, salaries and other factors.
July 01, 2024
BlackRock Enters Booming Market for Stock ETFs With a 100% HedgeUsing options, its new ETF offers upside exposure to the S&P 500 of up to 10.6% and hedges any downside over a 12-month period.
July 01, 2024
BlackRock Buys Preqin for $3.2B in Private Assets PushThe deal deepens BlackRock's ability to oversee risks and analyze data across fast-growing markets for private assets.
June 28, 2024
The Income Strategy That Gives Retirees a 'License to Spend': Blanchett, FinkeResearch finds that retirees with annuities spend twice as much as those with equivalent investment assets.
June 28, 2024
S&P 500 Rally Hits a Wall at End of Banner QuarterStocks are heading into the second half having gained about 15% this year.
June 28, 2024
Expect Pre-Election Market Correction: GoldmanThe presidential election and its aftermath mean big market swings in the second half of the year, says Scott Rubner.
June 27, 2024
What to Watch in the First Presidential Debate of 2024Expect Biden and Trump to spar over the economy, border security and abortion on the stage tonight.
June 27, 2024
8 New Stats on the Rise of IRAs and 401(k)sBoth assets and the number of active accounts have grown significantly in recent years, EBRI reports.
June 26, 2024
Franklin Templeton Now Offers SMAs on UBS PlatformsThe accounts will give UBS advisors access to Franklin Templeton's custom indexing solution for personalized portfolios.