The influx, the biggest since at least 2013, defies the surge in equity prices that has occurred this month
Companies are cutting payments to shareholders at a rate not seen since 2009
Stimulus measures from US authorities suggest the American economy can get back on its feet as pandemic restrictions ease
While some companies have announced dividend cuts recently, others have long histories of making such payments
Outflows from fixed-income funds hit a record $240 billion last month, says Morningstar
The unprecedented support from policymakers and a flattening viral curve have 'dramatically' cut risks to both markets and the economy, strategists say
A look at how other recent downturns played out suggests the fears about dividends are overdone
Stock-market exposure for millennials dropped below the average for clients of all ages last month, according to a TD Ameritrade index
Exchange-traded funds took in $66.3 billion during the first quarter, about $8 billion more than they attracted during the same period last year
The bond manager predicts unemployment will rise to 10% and said the current economy resembles a 'depression'
A bear market could lead to more hands-on investing, but advisers haven't had to beat the market in more than a decade
Here's a look at how a basic portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds performed following six major market events in recent decades
The company said that an employee and a trader both tested positive for the coronavirus
The inflows into SPY came as the S&P 500 Index plunged amid fears about the economic fallout from the coronavirus
The CBOE Volatility Index closed Monday at 82.69, besting the prior closing high of 80.86 in November 2008.
Some advisers are facing the challenge of dissuading clients from jumping into the market as it continues to fall
Chief equity strategist sees index heading another 10% lower over the next three months and says the losses could mount to 26% if the economic fallout from the virus spreads
Early selling triggered a 15-minute halt, with the S&P 500 index off as much as 8.5%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average's 20% drop ends a record 11-year run that added $20 trillion to equities
Stocks of companies with a lot of leverage could be hit hard if a credit crunch develops, analysts say
