Capital markets

Historically, the average has performed better when NFC teams have won over the past 50 years.

With Brexit and the presidential elections sending stocks into the biggest tailspins since the flash crash, almost everyone lost their nerve at some point. But investors who didn’t flinch are reaping the rewards.

Valuations are high from a fundamental perspective, but increasing consumer confidence has historically pushed them even higher.

But to get to where bulls think earnings are going, the economy would have to pull off a feat of strength that is unprecedented since at least 1937.

Advisers and experts offer insights about the changes and issues the industry will face next year.

The major U.S. equity benchmarks rallied together to their all-time peaks for the first time since 1999.

Markets registered moves that are supposed to be incredibly rare.

"This has caught a lot of people off guard. We're all very surprised," said Karl Goody, a private wealth manager at Shaw and Partners.

By noting the market performance under past U.S. presidents, the importance of this key economic measure is brought to the fore.

History shows the winning party and their policies will have minimal impact on returns.

A look at how clients may be overreacting to fluctuations.

Shareholders shouldn't hold out too much hope for a takeover and here is why.

Industry experts survey the field of potential suitors.

Wide adoption by global money managers and ETFs could set off a new wave of buying, according to Morningstar.

Here's why the chief U.S. equity strategist at the wirehouse is optimistic about the index.

First time since heady days of 1999 that all three major stock benchmarks hit high marks on the same day.

While the value of broad diversification becomes evident over 15 to 20 years, its virtues will often be noticeable even over shorter time frames.

Debt crises, fiscal cliffs and market bubbles will always capture headlines, but are often short lived.

Which periods produce the best long-term returns for different asset classes?

It hopes to double the number of banks, trusts, and advisory firms it assists in meeting the investment needs of the very wealthy.