Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Worst States for an Affordable Retirement: 2025
By Michael S. FischerThese locations have challenges around such lifestyle areas as safety, health care and the arts, Bankrate researchers found.
August 07, 2025
Private Credit Defaults to Create 'Winners and Whiners,' David Golub WarnsBut Golub, the head of a firm that helps annuity issuers and other clients invest assets, said M&A activity could increase.
August 07, 2025
10 Best Dividend Stocks in 2025: MorningstarThese are analysts' picks among 75 high-yield stocks that meet screening requirements for quality and financial health.
August 05, 2025
Wall Street Bonuses Are Set to Rise in 2025Demand for wealth managers could see financial advisor payouts rise as much as 5%, according to Johnson Associates.
August 05, 2025
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks Not in Bubble TerritoryThe economist expects 0.75% in Fed rate cuts by year-end.
August 05, 2025
Retirement Readiness Fell in Q1, Life Insurer Group SaysThe ACLI's overall middle-class financial well-being index was close to the historical average.
August 04, 2025
Berkshire Shares Dip 3% After $3 Kraft Heinz HitOn Saturday, Berkshire posted a 3.8% drop in profits, partly due to softer underwriting gains at its insurance unit.
August 04, 2025
Bob Doll to Investors: Wake Up!Current conditions warrant "considerably greater caution than investors are demonstrating," the Crossmark CEO writes.