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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.

Uncertainty, Volatility Help Drive ETF, Mutual Fund Outflows

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The ETF and mutual fund universe lost $10 billion in a week, and U.S. policy may be exacerbating the outflows.

Kavanaugh Reveals Modest Assets, But His Net Worth May Be Higher

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The Supreme Court nominee listed assets totaling only $65,000, but that doesn't include residences.

Wells Fargo’s TV Apology Ad Is A Miss

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Wells Fargo’s television ad campaign to recast its image isn’t hitting the mark, according to a recent survey.

DOJ's Rosenstein Announces Interagency Consumer Fraud Task Force With SEC

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The SEC and the DOJ are among the agencies that will be part of the task force, the deputy attorney general said.

Tax Loophole From 1960s Could Let Wealthy Tap 21% Corporate Rate

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The rarely used tax provision allows offshore investments to be taxed at the corporate tax rate.

AdvisorShares Goes Double-Fisted With Two Dorsey Wright ETFs

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One fund goes long on micro-cap equities; the other goes short as a hedging tool.

From Bedroom To Garage, Trade War About To Invade American Home

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Trump's plan to increase tariffs could hit U.S. consumers in every corner of the home.

Goldman Says Market Melancholy Recipe For Big Earnings Season

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Unlike the first quarter, companies should be rewarded for hitting second-quarter estimates, Goldman analysts said.

Mobius Says Trade War Just A Warm-Up Act For Financial Crisis

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Companies that survived from the long period of cheap money are going to be squeezed, he said.

Soaring Cost Of Trucking Threatens To Stoke U.S. Inflation

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A shortage of drivers, new regulations and solid demand are driving up rates.

Bond Giants Bet $100 Billion On Growth. It Hasn't Paid Off

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Trade tensions have been the fly in the ointment for those betting on a strong global economy.

Stocks Quants Are Reeling From The Worst Run In 8 Years

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A poor showing by value has been a key driver of the poor returns.

Get Ready For Rolling Background Checks At Work

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Employers are starting to do regular background checks on their existing workers.