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Atlanta Fed Chief Pledges To Oppose Hike Inverting Yield Curve

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Raphael Bostic argued that a potential yield curve inversion would keep him from voting to raise rates.

FPA Announces Financial Planning Challenge Teams

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The teams of finance students from eight universities will test their financial planning skills.

Shareholders Mount Effort Against Opioid Addiction

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A shareholder resolution was withdrawn after Cardinal Health voluntarily agreed to shareholder demands.

Pro-Pot Florida Candidate Says Wells Fargo Shut Her Account

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Nikki Fried said that when Wells Fargo contacted her, she initially thought it was a joke.

Clean Energy Claims To Get More Scrutiny As Investors Squawk

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As some claims over environmental stewardship and sustainability prove false, ESG investors are wary.

Safe Havens, U.S. Rates And Physical Demand: Gold Myths Busted

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Five common misunderstandings about the most popular precious metal investment.

Trump Is Complaining To Donors In The Hamptons About Powell's Rate Hikes

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The Federal Reserve has raised rates five times in Trump’s term.

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Is Having A Hard Time Winning Over True Believers

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Thus far, merchants have been slow to adopt cryptocurrencies and payments made with Bitcoin are on the decline.

Why Banks Are Giving Tellers Raises, Instead Of Firing Them All

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Even in the age of AI-infused fintech, banks are still hiring and working to retain human tellers.

$400M Advisor Team Joins Commonwealth Financial

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The independent b-d has recruited an advisor team that serves Indiana University faculty, among others.

ESG Issues Becoming Important For ETF Investors

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Finding nuanced ETF portfolios with ESG focus is still difficult, research analyst says.

HighTower Seeks New CEO As Weissbluth Becomes Chairman

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HighTower is in the hunt for a new CEO as Elliot Weissbluth moves into the chairman's role.

Oil-Price Shocks Have Delayed Reaction On Stock Prices, Researchers Say

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Investors do not immediately account for the impact of commodities prices on corporate earnings.

Using Annuities In 401(k)s: The Debate Continues

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The debate over whether annuities belong in defined contribution plans is far from over.

CEOs Try Again To Temper Trump Tariffs As U.S.-China Talks Open

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CEOs are seeking to alleviate the impact of tariffs on their industries.

Gen Z Is Set To Outnumber Millennials Within A Year

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Within a year, millennials will relinquish their title as the world's largest generation.

Druckenmiller Says Semi-Annual Reporting Would Be ‘Challenging’

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President Donald Trump’s idea that U.S. companies report earnings twice a year rather than quarterly would make it more difficult for investors, according to money manager Stanley...

Women In Same-Sex Marriages Are Seen Needing More For Retirement

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For LGBT couples, a lot hinges on getting the details right, like additional longevity planning for married women.

Wealthy Clients Want To Know How Tax Reform Will Hit Them

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Advisors report hearing multiple assumptions and concerns regarding 2017's Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.

83-Year-Old Charity Luminary Starts New Firm

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The co-founder of a well-known donor advised fund is ready for act two.