In the long term, housing does about as well as stocks. It's also a major driver of inequality.

Nine expected events didn't materialize, leading to a banner year.

Cohen’s Stamford Harbor boasts 50-member compliance team

Stifel is giving its employees $1,500 bonuses in early 2018, Citi Private Bank warns against holding too much cash and the fight over an elderly hermit’s will goes to the courts.

Most think the market will be up next year. But opinions vary on how, why and what threatens it.

Investors should keep their eyes on stock sectors, global volatility and inflation.