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Merrill Lynch Spots A Bargain Upside Bet On The U.S. Stock Market

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BofA Merrill Lynch is pitching a strategy for U.S. equity investors wary of a sell-off but loath to miss out on a stocks rally.

Pelosi Impeachment Gambit Brings Peril For Trump—And Democrats

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The impeachment inquiry could consume the nation's attention for months to come.

EU Eyes $4 Billion Tariff Strike To Take Trade Fight To Trump

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The tariffs would ostensibly be to retaliate against duties the U.S. is poised to impose on EU exports.

Columbia Threadneedle Launches Two Low-Cost Smart Beta ETFs

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One fund tracks U.S. growth stocks; the other U.S. value stocks.

Gig Workers Largely Miss Out On Employee Benefits

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Many employers believe it’s too costly to offer benefits for part-time workers, a Limra survey said.

Impeaching Trump Is Like 'Bill Clinton 2.0,' Wall Street Says

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The inquiry may sideline potential moves on drug pricing, infrastructure and the USMCA, analysts said.

Bitcoin ETF Proposal To SEC Withdrawn

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Cboe Global Markets was looking to list and trade shares of a Bitcoin investment vehicle.

Invesco Adds Muni Bonds To BulletShares Suite

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The nine ETFs expand Invesco’s lineup of defined-maturity ETFs.

Fidelity, Ethic Team Up On ESG SMAs

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Fidelity wants to expand ESG investing with its advisor clients.

Six Life Insurers To Pay N.Y. $1.8 Million For Annuity Sales Violations

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Companion Life Insurance drew the biggest penalty for the violations, which involved immediate annuity replacement sales.

U.S. States Won’t Join Century Bond Club Even If They Want To

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U.S. states appear unlikely to adopt the ultra-long term bonds used in Europe and considered by the Treasury.

Lagarde Says Trade Main Global Growth Risk, Recession Unlikely

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A recession is not in the cards, says incoming ECB President Christine Lagarde.

Goldman Sachs Says Buy Health-Care Options On Elizabeth Warren's Surge

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Markets are underpricing the threat Warren's democratic socialist policies pose to the health care system.

Big Tech Loses $56 Billion In Market Cap After Trump’s UN Speech

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The president's address roiled global equity markets, particularly technology stocks.

Creative Planning Acquires $1B Retirement Plan Partner

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Creative Planning is acquiring America’s Best 401k, a retirement plan provider.

Former Milwaukee Broker Sentenced To 30 Months For Elder Fraud

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Chris Kubiak, 60, stole $380,000 from six elderly clients and used the money for gambling, prosecutors said.

Japan-U.S Trade Talks End With No Details On Trump Tariff Threat

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Despite a lot of rhetoric, there's little evidence of progress in talks on tariffs and trade.

Americans Lag The Rest Of The World In Sustainable Investing

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More in Asian countries are the most concerned about sustainability issues in investing, Schroders says.

Trump Strongly Opposes House Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration

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The president is likely to veto a House bill barring brokers and advisors from using arbitration agreements.

Advisors Say Clients Investment Choices Are Shaped By Recent News

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A report by Cerulli said both clients and advisors should be aware of behavioral biases.