Tax reform's earnings boost is far from uniform
The new tax law may result in market rotation in favor of sectors that stand to gain the most from lower corporate rates. Earnings are already being revised higher.
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The new tax law and your financial plan
Beyond the reductions in tax rates for corporations and individuals, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ushered in changes to a number of popular savings vehicles, which means now may be a good time to review your financial plan.Read more -
How is Social Security changing in 2018?
From cost-of-living adjustments to higher income thresholds, Social Security is changing next year. See how it affects you.Read more -
Connecting the dots: Do FOMC projections suggest an inverted yield curve in 2018?
The Fed's plans for interest rate increases in 2018 could be a warning sign for U.S. stocks. See why.Read more -
Is now the time for baby boomers to put retirement assets at risk?
How will this bull market cycle end—and when? No one knows. See why baby boomer 401(k) participants should consider a preservation-oriented target-date fund glide path today.Read more -
Are international equities overvalued?
International stocks have outperformed their U.S. counterparts for the first time in nearly a decade, leading some market observers to wonder whether they've run too far too fast.Read more -
Why low-volatility stocks may hit bumps in the road
While low-volatility equity strategies appear well suited to provide downside protection in many drawdowns, they can leave an investor more vulnerable when bond yields are rising as stocks fall, our research shows.Read more -
Currency tides may be changing, providing more lift for international equities
The damage that the U.S. dollar’s strength has inflicted on international equity returns may have run its course, as a recent comeback for foreign currencies has enhanced the appeal of international stocks.Read more -
Falling correlations point to rising opportunities for active managers
Cross correlations of U.S. stocks have fallen sharply in recent months, which may signal a new phase of the bull market favoring active management.Read more -
Why risk management grows more crucial as investors retire
As a portfolio transitions from the accumulation to the distribution phase, the magnitude and timing of market volatility matter much more. See why risk management becomes essential in retirement.Read more