Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Broker-Dealers, Banks & Financial Services Set for a Banner 2018
By Janet LevauxRegulatory and tax relief coming from Washington should benefit this sector, equity analysts say.
December 19, 2017
Tax Bill's Corporate Benefits Come Early, Then Fade, Study SaysThe Wharton School study says companies will pay an average effective tax rate of 9% next year, which will double by 2027.
December 19, 2017
Morningstar Finds Its Analyst Ratings Can Predict Future PerformanceA Morningstar study fund that gold ratings for actively managed equity funds were especially predictive.
December 19, 2017
House Passes GOP Tax Cut BillThe bill now moves to the Senate for a vote; Trump is expected to sign it into law as soon as tomorrow.
December 19, 2017
Trump Asks 'How's Your 401(k)?' But Most Voters Don't Have OneTrump is betting that the rising stock market will help him win re-election. But most Americans don't have 401(k)s and even fewer directly own stocks.
December 18, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway 'A' Shares Reach $300,000 for First TimeInterest in the company comes as the GOP-led tax-cut plan moves through Congress.
December 18, 2017
Tax Cuts Alone Didn't Spur This Bull Market, Credit Suisse SaysTax reform may be driving markets higher today, but it doesnt deserve nearly as much credit for 2017s surprising bull run.
December 18, 2017
How Tax Bill Impacts 4 Key Areas for Advisors & ClientsFrom a retirement perspective, tax bill is kind of boring, said ARA's Graff. In this case, boring is good.