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U.S. Stocks Sink To Oversold Territory For First Time In 2019

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Monday’s 0.3% decline leaves the benchmark U.S. equity gauge 6.8% below the record highs at April's end.

Companies See $1 Trillion In Climate Risk, But More In Potential Reward

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Some 6,900 companies reported to CDP in 2018 on the financial risks they face from climate change.

Senate Republicans Weigh Overruling Trump On Mexico Tariffs

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Congressional Republicans have discussed taking legislative action to head off the president's plan.

Rare-Earth Metals ETF Heats Up On Trade War Talk

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The REMX fund is not for the faint of heart.

Wealthy Investor Confidence Indices Decline In May

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The trade war and its impact on the economy seem to be lowering investor confidence, according to Spectrem Group.

Many Expect SEC To Approve Best-Interest Proposal This Week

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But some issues will probably remain, such as the scope of the SEC's proposed "insignificant advice" standard.

Want To Know If Clients Want Green Investments? Ask Them

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There's a good chance clients will answer in the affirmative, according to a Nuveen survey.

Atria Closes Deal To Acquire NEXT Financial

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The deal is expected to bring about $13 billion AUM to Atria Wealth Solutions' broker-dealer network.

SEC Charges Chicago Redeveloper With $20 Million Fraud

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The real estate investments were supposed to pay 38 percent return in two years, the SEC said.

Felon In Long Island, N.Y., Accused Of $4 Million Aspirin Investment Scam

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Investors were told the new aspirin could instantly stop heart attacks and strokes, the SEC said.

Retirement Is Forced Upon Roughly One-Quarter of Americans

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Lack of available work and poor health are driving many Americans into retirement before they're ready, a Fed study says.

Fidelity Expands Commission-Free ETF Lineup To 500-Plus Products

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Eleven ETF sponsors are added to its brokerage platform.

Supreme Court Rejects Martoma, Won't Curb Insider-Trading Cases

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The court upheld a ruling that was viewed as widening the scope of insider-trading prosecutions.

Wall Street Warns Of Mounting Recession Risk From Trade War

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Morgan Stanley advised clients that if the conflict continues, growth will suffer.

Fannie-Freddie Revamp Risk For Trump: Higher Mortgage Costs

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Figuring out a fix for Fannie and Freddie is the main unresolved issue from the 2008 meltdown.

A Merger or Acquisition Can Mean Big Taxes For Wealthy Clients

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Here are some ways to mitigate the tax hit for shareholders when companies do a deal.

Goldman Says To Pick Darlings Of Both Mutual And Hedge Funds

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Stocks fancied by mutual and hedge funds, as opposed to just one group, have enjoyed higher annualized returns.

One Of The Most Hated Tax Breaks In America Just Won't Die

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The carried-interest tax break lives on despite bipartisan opposition.

Advisor Group Announces Rollout Of eQuipt FP

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The system offers advisors easier ways to onboard clients of all wealth levels.

S&P 500 At Risk Of A 10% Tumble As Trade Angst Deepens, RBC Says

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“It’s unlikely that a trade deal with China will be reached anytime soon," the firm's strategist said.