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New York, New Jersey Pursue Another Battle In SALT Deduction War

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The states are trying to push through their SALT work-arounds, but one law professor called the tactic a long shot.

Why Most Millionaires Do Not Consider Themselves Rich

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This wealthy cohort is similar in its thinking to less wealthy investors, a new survey says.

A Stock Picker's Lament: Most Of The World's Companies Are Duds

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New research shows that only a tiny number of global companies will provide their investors with big gains.

Shariah-Based ETF Arrives In U.S.

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The last U.S.-listed Islamic ETF closed nine years ago.

Two B-Ds To Pay $1 Million For Overcharging Clients On Mutual Funds

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The settlements were part of a Finra campaign that has led to $89 million in restitution by 56 broker-dealers.

Influencers Seek Wall Street's Help To Manage Newfound Wealth

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Influencers on platforms such as YouTube can haul in seven-figure incomes by attracting large digital followings.

Endowments Flock To Wall Street For A Bigger Piece Of The Action

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Endowments are sidling up to the titans of finance in hopes of boosting the returns that support school budgets.

The Hits And Misses Of Active Management

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Active management still has a role, but passive investing is an inexorable force.

FPA Supports CFP Board Standards Delay

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The Financial Planning Association says the delay will give advisors needed time to comply with new Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

Former REIT Mogul Nick Schorsch Will Pay $60M To Settle Fraud Charges

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The SEC charged AR Capital and Schorsch with violating antifraud provisions and falsifying books and records.

Unlicensed Tennessee Broker Charged For Involvement With Woodbridge Ponzi Scheme

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The SEC alleges that Henry J. "Trae" Wieniewitz illegally sold Woodbridge and 1 Global securities.

Peter Thiel Says Elizabeth Warren Is Most 'Dangerous' Candidate

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Thiel told Fox News that Warren poses the most serious challenge for President Trump.

FlexShares Launches Trio Of Factor ETFs

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All three products rely on a quality screen to limit volatility.

America's Hottest Shale Play Is Slowing Down

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The Permian Basin shale boom is already starting to wane.

Wells Fargo Earnings: Net Interest Income Lowest Since 2016

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Declining interest rates are having an impact on the financial sector's earnings reports.

Facebook Libra Senate Hearing: Digital Coin Draws Tough Questions

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Several senators took aim at Facebook's plan to launch its own digital token.

WTO Issues Mixed Ruling Over U.S. Duties For Cheap Chinese Goods

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The WTO approved the policy underlying the application of duties on imports from China.

Powell Maintains Fed Pledge To Act To Sustain U.S. Expansion

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Powell reiterated language suggesting that the Fed will lower interest rates this summer.

Ackman's London-Listed Pershing Square Gets Its Own Activist

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Ackman's Pershing Square is getting a taste of its own medicine from activist investors.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Physicians Financial Advisors

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The addition strengthens the Denver-based RIA’s presence in Southern California.