Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
October 18, 2024
Bob Doll: 'Buy High, Sell Higher' in This Risky MarketThe end of a momentum-driven bull run is impossible to predict, "therefore, you need to participate," he said.
October 17, 2024
10 Do's and Don'ts for Fall ProspectingBetween summer and the holidays, clients and prospects are in "work" mode and open to talking about finances.
October 16, 2024
Affluent 'Advice Seekers' Want One Advisor but Seek Better Options: CerulliAdvisors need to build credibility with these investors to keep them loyal, Cerulli says.
October 15, 2024
20 Richest Women in the U.S.: Forbes, 2024In all, 67 women appear on the latest Forbes 400 list of America's wealthiest people.
October 15, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Sees More Stock Gains AheadFed rate cuts should support more market gains but likely not a runaway rally, the WisdomTree economist says.
October 15, 2024
BofA-Merrill Nears $6T in Assets Across Banking, Wealth ManagementExecutives on a quarterly earnings call cited strong momentum across all three business lines.
October 14, 2024
11 Most Expensive ZIP Codes: 2024The median home in these neighborhoods sells for $4.3 million or more, according to PropertyShark.
October 11, 2024
4 Keys to Succession PlanningThe financial advice industry remains largely unprepared for exits, planned or otherwise.
October 10, 2024
12 Least Affordable Metro Areas for Real Estate: 2024In one of these metros, the typical home costs 10 times the median income, according to Clever Real Estate.
October 10, 2024
Social Security's 2025 COLA Helps, but Seniors Still Face Cost-of-Living CrisisOne analyst observes that the 2.5% monthly benefit increase, while welcome, won't even cover a week of groceries.