Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stock Buybacks Are Plummeting. Should Investors Worry?
By Bernice NapachWith less support from buybacks, companies will have to make money the old-fashioned way, says analyst Howard Silverblatt.
June 23, 2017
Gundlach: Machines Won't Push Humans Out of FinanceThe billionaire DoubleLine founder was interviewed at a Fixed Income Analysts Society event, where he and Dana Emery of Dodge & Cox were honorees.
June 22, 2017
CFPB Wants to Fix Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe program is designed to help borrowers who work in public service after college but has problems with loan servicing companies.
June 22, 2017
Political Uncertainty Looms High on REITs' RadarForty-four percent of the largest publicly traded REITs cite risk factors related to the Trump administration in their latest 10-Ks, a study finds.
June 21, 2017
MSCI to Add China A Shares to Emerging Markets Index: What It Means for InvestorsThe change could increase inflows into Chinese stocks and improve governance standards, but risks remain.
June 21, 2017
3 Reasons DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Stay Intact: ERISA Attorney WagnerMarcia Wagner says the administrations focus on the fiduciary rule shows how important the private pension system is to our safety net of this country.
June 21, 2017
Muni Hospital Bonds Resume Winning Run as the Affordable Care Act Fight LagsSome bond traders would just as soon see the current system stay in place.
June 21, 2017
Investors Fail to Adjust Portfolios as Investment Landscape ShiftsStudy finds older investors ignoring past market precedents in adjusting portfolios.