Following the US federal government's shutdown last night, Carson Group's Ryan Detrick noted that historically, markets have remained strong.
But clients' actual stock allocations closely matched advisors' recommendations, which generally fall in line with models in target-date funds.
Small-cap investors appear to be gaining some confidence despite history.
Almost half in a recent survey called stock plans a "must-have," with equity comp being used to help with retirement, education expenses, and debt payments.
With equities now making up nearly half of US households' financial assets, experts warn that market swings could have broader financial consequences.
Darrell Cronk says market growth could continue through 2026 and potentially beyond.
Wall Street worriers who say today's multiples recall the dot-com bubble are overlooking multiple factors, strategists argue.
Meanwhile, skilled workers will face a new $100K fee to acquire an H-1B visa.
Stock market performance is not enough to offset concern about the economy
The FOMC under Jerome Powell lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, responding to persistent inflation and rising jobless claims.
Analysts say the president's call for a six-month reporting schedule, which he first suggested in 2018, would increase uncertainty even as it reduces the burden for public companies.
The latest economic projections, going through 2028, factor in the impact of President Donald Trump's tax law, tariffs, and immigration policies.
The founder of the fintech giant's decision to put up company stock against a loan offers a glimpse into how the ultra-rich can leverage their assets.
Global portfolios are tilting back to US assets despite local concerns.
The co-founder of Oracle's net worth is now nearly $400 billion.
The New York-based exchange's bid to trade tokenized versions of listed stocks and funds comes as Washington signals a friendlier stance toward digital assets.
The proposed 10-year incentive plan would entail growing the company eightfold to $8.5 trillion, more than double Nvidia's current market cap.
Wealth managers are increasingly seeing 'AI washing' in the market. Here's how they determine what is real innovation and what is hype.
Fed policy, tariffs, inflation are risks, but PM says advisors can still uncover attractive entry points in overlooked sectors.
Wealth managers are wrapping up their summer and getting ready for the historically choppy trading season that starts in September.
