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JPMorgan, Jefferies Forecast Limited Upside For Global Equities

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Global equities could climb as much as 8 percent, JPMorgan strategists said.

Facebook's Crypto Proposal Unites Trump And Democrats In Disdain

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Complaints about Libra haven’t just come from politicians.

What’s In A Name Change? VanEck Hopes SMOG Clears The Air

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The fund provider changes name and ticker on ETF to draw climate-change crowd.

Cetera Moves Summit Into Cetera Advisor Networks

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Boca Raton, Fla.-based Summit Brokerage will shed its broker-dealer to become part of its super-OSJ unit.

Bonds Are Sliding And Analysts Are Struggling For An Explanation

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Stronger-than-forecast gains in U.S. consumer price indexes in June are being cited as an obvious answer.

What Trade War? U.S. Tech Firms Cozy Up To China Despite Turmoil

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Intel made 27% of its revenue in China last year, more than in the U.S. or any other market.

Trump Team Grows Wary Of Fannie-Freddie Fix Before 2020 Election

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They see the task as arduous, slow-moving and extremely complicated, sources said.

Panic Sales Rekindle Debate Over ETF Liquidity In Next Crisis

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Skeptics have long questioned how easily ETFs can be turned into cash during a sell-off.

Crypto Trailblazer Says Facebook's Libra Threatens To Undo Blockchain Gains

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Facebook has received pushback from politicians and regulators since announcing its plans to develop Libra.

Wealth Declines Among The Global Rich After Seven Years Of Growth

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The Asia-Pacific region shrank the most, but the Middle East saw increases in wealth and the wealthy population.

Houston RIA With $600M In AUM Joins Raymond James

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Texas financial advisor David Ahlquist has moved to Raymond James from TIAA Financial Services.

Carson Acquires Equity Stake In $566M RIA Ruggie Wealth

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Carson Wealth has acquired a 25 percent stake in Ruggie Wealth Management, a Central Florida RIA.

For Intrepid Global Investors, Greece Is The Word

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Against seemingly insurmountable challenges, the Greek economy is making an impressive comeback.

Volcker Rule Revamp Coming By Fourth Quarter

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Wall Street assailed an earlier proposal for not easing burdens enough on banks.

Water Risks May Threaten Client Portfolios

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Advisors should be aware of sectors with high water dependencies or water risks.

Finra To Cut Fines For B-Ds That Help Nail Rogue Brokers

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New guidance uses credits that incentivize firms and brokers to fix problems and make customers whole quickly.

Optimism Is The Cure-All For Financial Woes

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An optimistic attitude about money leads to improved financial health, says a Frost Bank study.

Powell Says Fed Has Room To Cut, May Have Kept Policy Too Tight

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The Federal Reserve chairman suggested the tie between inflation and the jobless rate has broken down.

Top High-Yield Manager Sees Rally Enduring In Low-Inflation Era

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The rally in risky corporate debt is far from over, says this high-yield bond fund manager.

Crypto Peer-To-Peer Exchanges Grow In Popularity As Regulatory Scrutiny Rises

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As Bitcoin rises again, regulators and politicians are tightening oversight of online exchanges.