Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump Declares National Emergency Over Coronavirus; Markets Rebound
By Melanie WaddellThe declaration will "open up access to up to $50 billion"; the House says it will vote today on an aid bill.
March 12, 2020
Envestnet Is Bullish on Its Model Portfolios Amid VolatilityThe clients calling their advisors are mostly the ones not using models, Chief Investment Strategist Tim Clift tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 12, 2020
Stocks Suffer Worst Day Since 1987Investors are looking for a strong policy response to the pandemic.
March 12, 2020
Trump Mulls Declaring National Emergency Over Coronavirus; House Readies Aid BillThe House bill includes measures like paid sick leave and free testing for the virus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
March 12, 2020
Stocks Plummet Again, Triggering Trading HaltsSteep drops at the market open followed Trump's address and other virus-related developments Wednesday night.
March 11, 2020
Dow Plunges Into Bear Territory, S&P 500 Barely MissesThe Dow dropped 20% from its closing high the fastest in history, ending the 11-year bull market.
March 11, 2020
'Stan the Annuity Man' Sees Business Booming as Investors Seek SafetyThe "annuity truth" advocate tells ThinkAdvisor which kinds of annuities he prefers and which are "overhyped."
March 11, 2020
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a PandemicWorldwide cases have topped 120,000 and the number of deaths exceed 4,300.