U.S. state pensions have insufficient assets to cover benefits,
payouts consuming a growing portion of resources and costs rising twice
as fast as investment gains.
The SEC wonders if its drive to create a more efficient stock market has gone too far.
Extreme negative sentiment is seen as a contrarian indicator, but so far there's little evidence that enough bearish bets have been placed to limit the downside, or push the market higher.
U.S. Bancorp and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. may lead the biggest
boom in bank takeovers since 2007, and this time, the largest lenders
can only sit and watch.
Democrats may lose control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the
November elections after contests that will be closer than polls
suggest, according to Yale University economist Ray Fair.
The way the U.S. government taxes capital gains makes little sense. That
in itself is not surprising. But it is counter-productive when it comes
to long-term capital formation.
by
Evan Simonoff
The pioneering academic uncovers some remarkable trends regarding illiquid equities.
by Paul R. Sanford
Individual investors have a host of other issues to consider that put them in a different position than Yale's David Swensen.
by
Jeff Schlegel
The financial advisory industry needs new blood, and firms need to think about ways to attract--and keep--new talent.
It is an unfortunate fact that we live in a world of imbalances. Three years ago, the global economy was dependent on American consumers
shopping until they dropped, which they finally have...
For many baby boomers, things like vacations, an Internet connection and pets are basic needs, not wants, says a new survey. But how might those attitudes affect their retirement plans?
by R. Samuel Fraundorf
Deflation is possible, and increased taxes are on the way for the highest earners, says the president of Wilmington Trust Investment Management.
by Andrew Gluck
Muddling along is many advisors' most optimistic scenario.
by David Kelly
As the recovery moves into its second year, it is clear that households
will need to contribute more to the recovery going forward.
by Andrew Gluck
Muddling along is many advisors' most optimistic scenario.
by
Jeff Schlegel
David Tice and Harry Rady offered tips on how to profit from possible market downside scenarios at Financial Advisor's
Innovative Alternative Strategies conference this week in Chicago.
by
Jeff Schlegel
A large number of advisors are unclear about the financial services reform bill and its potential impact on their business.
by
Jeff Schlegel
M&A activity among RIAs rose in this year's first half versus the prior year, at least
in terms of the number of deals made, according to the mid-year report by Schwab Advisor Services.
When it comes to the art of being a silver-tongued purveyor of doom,
Nouriel Roubini can't hold a candle to Jeremy Grantham...
Broker-dealers and financial advisors say they're satisfied for the most
part with the overhaul bill passed by the Senate and are now gearing up
to help shape the changes.
