Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
October 29, 2024
BlackRock to Launch 4 Laddered Bond ETFsThe funds of funds contain Treasurys, TIPS and investment-grade and high-yield bonds.
October 29, 2024
13 Scary Retirement Statistics to Read in the Dark: 2024Many late-career Americans are grappling with a frightening lack of post-work preparedness.
October 28, 2024
NYSE to Extend Trading to 22 Hours a Day on Arca ExchangeThe move, subject to regulatory approval, would permit stock and fund trading beyond the normal 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. window.
October 25, 2024
5 Industries With the Most at Stake in the Presidential ElectionFrom financial services to health care and other fields, there will be clear business consequences to the upcoming election results.
October 25, 2024
Debate: Will Taxpayers Benefit From Medicare's New Prescription Payment Plan?The voluntary program allows those with Part D drug coverage to spread costs over the entire year.
October 25, 2024
How to Navigate the Evolving ETF LandscapeInvestors' increasing demand for these products highlights the need for advisors to understand them in depth.
October 25, 2024
Why Graham's 'The Intelligent Investor' Is Still Worth ReadingWhen Warren Buffett says an opus is "by far the best book about investing ever written," it's common sense to concede the point.
October 25, 2024
How High-Performing RIAs Are Growing Their Profits: FidelityTop firms are better at controlling expenses and offer smaller discounts, a new benchmarking study finds.
October 25, 2024
Gary Shilling: 30% Stock Drop 'Easily' Possible"It is not a very healthy kind of stock market in my view," the investment advisor told listeners.
October 25, 2024
10 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese firms pay out no more than 75% of their earnings via dividends and have competitive advantages.