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Mercer Advisors Acquires Physicians Financial Advisors

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The addition strengthens the Denver-based RIA’s presence in Southern California.

A Leveraged Loan Collapses And Reveals Key Risk In Credit Market

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Clover Technologies took loans to pay dividends to private investors.

Medicare For All Vs. Obamacare 2.0 Becomes Lightning Rod In Primary

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Healthcare benefits and costs take center stage as the race for Democrat nomination heats up.

Fidelity Takes Aim At Vanguard With New Low-Cost Funds

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Fidelity says its five new core index mutual funds cost less than comparable Vanguard funds.

Retail, Factory Data Show U.S. Growth Solid As Fed Weighs Cut

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As questions mount about the health of the global economy, U.S. growth is strong, but slowing.

Wells Fargo Says Big Rush To Bonds Has `Gotten Ahead Of Itself'

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WE;;s Fargo analysts warn of rising risks in the U.S. bond markets.

Sudden Jump In Hedge-Fund Exposure Flashes Warning For Equities

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In what may signal a downturn, hedge funds have poured into U.S. equities recently.

Central Bankers Are Sick Of Rescuing The World Economy Alone

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Central bankers argue that political leaders need to do more to help shore up the global economy.

Don't Bail On Stocks Says $357 Billion Manager Eyeing Inflation

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Exiting equities now may mean investors miss out on another leg up and see their assets eroded by inflation.

Investors Are Conflicted About Risks During Market Volatility

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Natixis found that many investors are willing to try alternative investments but they don’t know enough about them.

How Great Shifts In Oil Market Calmed 2020 Ship Fuel Panic

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A shift in the fuel used by the shipping industry failed to create the price displacements some traders expected.

China's Weakest Growth on Record Set to Endure Amid Trade War

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The Chinese economy is now growing at its slowest rate in over 30 years.

EM Succumbs To Sub-Zero Epidemic As Debt Pile Doubles In A Week

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Negative-yielding bonds have started to grow rapidly from emerging market issuers.

Biden Echoes Obama's Broken Vow To Keep Existing Health Plans

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Unlike many of his Democratic primary opponents, Biden promises to help Americans keep their insurance.

CFP Board Delays Enforcement Of Its Fiduciary Standards To 2020

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The new rules start in October, but enforcement will be delayed eight months at the urging of CFPs and industry groups.

Mnuchin Says Trade Call With Chinese Officials Likely This Week

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Trade talks are beginning to thaw as Chinese economic growth slows.

Cocoa's OPEC Moment Puts Market On Track For Boom And Bust

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Fair trade policies imposed by cocoa producing countries could negatively impact market dynamics.

Summit Trail Snags $500M Wells Fargo Advisor

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Industry veteran Michelle Rudd has joined Summit Trail Advisors as a partner. Rudd will open the firm’s new office in Seattle, where she will be based, according to a news release.

Schwab In Talks To Buy USAA Brokerage, Wealth Management Units, WSJ Reports

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The acquisition would grow Schwab's retail business by 3 percent.

Corzine Accepts Prop Trading Ban In His Wall Street Resurrection

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The SEC will place a series of restrictions on the firm Corzine is using to stage a comeback.