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This Inverted Market Curve Is Already Causing Investors Pain

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It doesn’t get nearly as much attention as yield curve inversions, but it’s still a clear negative for markets

Signs Of Higher U.S. Inflation Creep Into Regional Fed Surveys

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Wages are firming as the tight job market places a premium on skilled workers.

Koch Brothers-Linked Group Uses Court Victory For New Union War

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The conservative non-profit Freedom Foundation is starting a campaign to shrink union ranks in three states.

Democrats' Anti-Wall Street Wing Just Won A Major Victory

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Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley suffered a primary defeat to a candidate who wants to revive the Glass Steagall Act.

Commonwealth Financial Names New President, COO

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CFO Trap Kloman will replace Rich Hunter, who will remain a managing partner, in the dual role of president and COO.

Summers Says Too-Tight Fed Policy Is A Greater Risk Than Inflation

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“The dangers are still much more on the side of too much slowdown," the former U.S. Treasury secretary said.

A New Advisor Going After Young Chinese Professionals

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But the target market may not know what to think of his services.

Bank Of America Sued For Allowing $102 Million Ponzi Scheme

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The suit stems from an SEC fraud case that allegedly targeted more than 600 investors.

Vanguard Plans To Enter ESG ETF Space

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The fund giant has filed with the SEC for two low-cost ESG-focused funds.

China Think Tank Warns Of Potential 'Financial Panic' In Leaked Note

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The study is another indicator China is growing concerned about its trade tensions with the U.S.

Soros Backs Personal Injury Lawsuits In Market With 20% Returns

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Soros Fund Management is pushing into a branch of litigation finance that few hedge funds have entered.

Morgan Stanley Sees 'Rolling Bear' Reaching High-Quality Stocks

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“We are not seeing an ’08 scenario where everything gets hit at once," a company strategist said.

Ex-State Street Banker Convicted Of Defrauding Retirement Funds

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State Street allegedly defrauded clients by secretly applying millions of dollars in commissions to their trades.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Unions On Mandatory Fees

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The ruling was years in the making for right-to-work advocates and the court’s conservative wing.

Hedge Fund Managers See Echo Of Past Crashes In Markets

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A growing number of hedge fund managers see darker days ahead, and they're placing bets.

A Chinese Tech Wreck Is Crushing Emerging-Market Stocks

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The sector's underperformance has been concentrated in Chinese equities.

Murphy Offers New Jersey Lawmakers Compromises On Tax Increases

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The Democratic governor is offering to lower the millionaire's tax he originally proposed.

Advisors To Receive Guidelines For Meeting New CFP Standards

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The CFP Board has created a commission to help advisors meet its new Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

Wunderlich Securities Rechristened As B. Riley Wealth Management

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The firm will be folded into B. Riley’s wealth management unit.

A Retirement Perk For Deeply In Debt Millennials

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Abbott Labs is making 401(k) contributions for workers who put at least 2% of their salary toward student loan payments.