Tag: ESPPs

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.

UPCOMING EVENT MORE

2021 Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference

Sep 27-Sep 30, 2021
Virtual Conference

MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow climbed 382.20 points (1.09%) to 35,294.76, the Nasdaq closed 73.91 points (0.50%) higher at 14,897.34, and the S&P 500 increased 33.11 points (0.75%) to 4,471.37. The Russell 2000 was down 8.52 points (0.37%) at 2,265.65, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 277.05 points (0.60%) to finish at 46,547.82.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 5/32, increasing its yield to 1.575%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 28/32, bringing its yield up to 2.049%.

For the week ending October 15, the Dow increased 1.58%, the Nasdaq climbed 2.18%, and the S&P 500 finished 1.82% higher. The Russell 2000 was up 1.46%, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 1.96%.