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Don’t Be Caught By Surprise When Indexes Shift This Year

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Major stock indexes will shift in September as sector classifications change, but not all advisors are aware.

Ex-New York Pension Director Gets 21 Months For Pay-to-Play

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The former portfolio manager accepted gifts in exchange for steering billions of dollars in business to their firms.

Despite Their Financial Need, Less Educated U.S. Workers Retire Earlier

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A Boston College economist says four trends account for the growing gap between college and high school graduates.

Investors Tell SEC Best Interest Proposals Are Misleading

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Investors said proposals to help consumers understand if they’re working with a broker or an RIA are downright confusing.

SheaMoisture Founder Launches $100M Fund For Women Of Color

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Businesses owned by women of color have another door to knock on.

Ladenburg Thalmann Rolls Out Retirement Planning Platform

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Advisors who work with retirement plan sponsors will have access to new planning tools, the company said.

J&J Jury Awards $4.69 Billion In Damages Over Talc Cancer

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J&J was ordered to pay the award to women who claimed asbestos in the company’s talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer.

JPMorgan Whistle-Blower Gets $30 Million In Case Over Wealthy Clients

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The CFTC sued JPMorgan for failing to properly inform clients about conflicts in its investment recommendations.

U.S. Yield Curve To Invert In Mid-2019, Morgan Stanley Says

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An inversion has preceded U.S. recessions in the past, and some Fed officials have expressed concern about that happening.

ETF Investors Pick Riskier Financials Over The Safety Of Utilities

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With interest rates on the rise, ETF investors are increasingly embracing risk.

It Could Be 'A Race To The Bottom'

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Banks and shadow lenders are falling over each other to provide junk-rated debt used in corporate takeovers.

Homeowners Have More Equity Than Ever But Don’t Want To Tap It

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Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but this time they’re stubbornly reluctant to borrow against it.

How One Advisor Tackles The Financial Impact Of Autism

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The additional costs of autism-related health care and education average more than $17,000 per child per year in the U.S.

Median Revenue Of Schwab RIAs Grew To $3.6 million In 2017

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Successful advisory firms are using branding and value add services to continue growing, according to a Schwab study.

Enhanced Portfolio Construction Tool Offered By Fidelity

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Fidelity Investments is launching a model portfolio tool to help advisors with constructing clients’ portfolios.

Where To Make Money In Internet-Focused ETFs—For Now

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While U.S.-based internet ETFs are soaring, foreign-focused internet ETFs are stagnating.

Women Make History With Leadership Roles At CFA Institute

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It marks the first time women have held both the chairmanship and vice chairmanship of the CFA Institute board.

Senate Sends Trump Message To Slow Down On Tariff Escalation

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The Senate, in an 88-11 vote, passed a symbolic measure underscoring the role of Congress in imposing tariffs.

U.S.-China Trade Talks Grind To A Halt

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The diplomatic impasse makes it unlikely the two countries will stand down anytime soon.

Ex-Tesla Worker Escalates Legal Battle By Blowing Whistle To SEC

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He accused the carmaker of inflating weekly Model 3 production figures by as much as 44 percent.