Tag: ESPPs

Data & Research December 6th, 2021

More Than One-Quarter of Employees Say Equity Compensation Will Help Them Meet Long-Term Goals

As employers feel increasingly responsible for helping participants with financial wellness, equity compensation is being viewed differently.

Investing October 23rd, 2020

The Pandemic and Equity Compensation

COVID-19 has completely upended Americans’ financial lives, so it should be no surprise that many people have resorted to exercising stock options and other forms of equity compensation to address pressing needs.

Products December 12th, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

Fidelity announces expected SMA launch; Pershing integrates managed accounts to new annuity order platform; Ballast introduces equity strategies on Schwab managed account platform; and more.

MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow lost 450.02 points (1.30%) to finish at 34,265.37, the Nasdaq closed 385.10 points (2.72%) lower at 13,768.92, and the S&P 500 decreased 84.79 points (1.89%) to 4,397.94. The Russell 2000 was down 36.12 points (1.78%) at 1,987.92, and the Wilshire 5000 fell 922.32 points (2.04%) to 44,219.82.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 4/32, bringing its yield down to 1.768%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 30/32, decreasing its yield to 2.082%.

For the week ending January 21, the Dow fell 4.58%, the Nasdaq was down 7.55%, and the S&P 500 decreased 5.68%. The Russell 2000 lost 8.07%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 6.12% lower.