Markets

Encore: Could Tontines Be An Alternative To Annuities?

They eliminate much of the costs associated with annuities by not ensuring against unexpected gains in life expectancy ... Read more

Currencies: Dollar Pares Gains, As Sterling Holds Losses After Disappointing U.K. Data

The U.S. dollar pares its gains against its main rivals on Wednesday, as the boost it received from a falling British po... Read more

Capitol Report: SECs New Code Of Conduct Rules May Eclipse Fiduciary Standard Initiatives

On Wednesday the Securities and Exchange Commission unveils its own version of a Dodd-Frank mandated standard for invest... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Set To Push Further Into The Green For 2018, As More Earnings Arrive

U.S. stock futures point to a rise at the open Wednesday, putting the Dow on track to build on an earnings-driven rally ... Read more

Market Extra: Embrace These 5 Unloved Investments, Says Morningstar

With investors shaken after weeks of geopolitical uncertainty, Morningstar Investment Management has compiled a list of ... Read more

Metals Stocks: Gold Churns As Dollar, Stocks Advance

Haven gold futures continue their back-and-forth action as risk-taking resumes. Read more

Market Extra: Heres The Big Caveat As The Pound Hits A Post-Brexit-vote High

Pound bulls shouldn’t turn too euphoric about the British currency notching a new post-Brexit-referendum peak this wee... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Futures Up Over 200 Points As Traders Cheer Earnings From Goldman, Netflix

U.S. stock futures move higher Tuesday, lifted by optimism over earnings as Goldman and Netflix impress Wall Street with... Read more

Bank Of America Shows You Dont Have To Be Cool To Win In Peer-to-peer Payments

In peer-to-peer payments, there may be room for more than one winner. Read more

Six Good Reasons For Investors To Consider Buying Bank Stocks

Higher net interest margins and lighter regulations will cause a spike in earnings, says Nigam Arora. Read more

CryptoWatch: Bitcoin Gets Boost From IMF Head

The No. 1 digital currency regained ground Tuesday, after some upbeat news from the head of the International Monetary F... Read more

Need To Know: This Stock Is Flirting With A Massive Flipping Win In Real Estate

It’s Tax Day and earnings season is ramping up, with Netflix’s latest results triggering good vibrations. Stratecher... Read more

Vivendi Defends Strategy For Telecom Italia

Vivendi SA (VIV.FR) has again defended its strategy for Telecom Italia SpA (TIT.MI) in the latest chapter of its battle ... Read more

The Tell: After 10 Fat Years For Stock Investors A Lean Decade Is Looming

It’s a phrase that comes standard on Wall Street, but which may be taking on ominous undertones in the current market:... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Futures Rise 180 Points As Attention Turns To Corporate Results

U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a higher open on Monday, as the latest round of corporate earnings continued to supp... Read more