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Dollar Vortex Puts Chill On Earnings That May Worsen In Spring

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A stronger dollar may weight on U.S. companies' earnings reports in early 2019.

Risk Rally Spreads As Dovish Fed, Economic Data Beat Back Bears

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Equity investors are feeling bullish after an excellent January for the U.S. stock market.

Bill Gross Retires After Storied Four-Decade Career In Bonds

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Former "bond king" Bill Gross has announced his retirement from Janus Henderson Group.

Cetera Sees Record Growth In Recruiting Under New Leadership

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The firm added more than 800 advisors in 2018.

Bond Titan Blasts `Very Misguided' Bet That Fed Hikes Are Over

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The Fed's "patience" doesn't mean that there won't be more rate hikes moving forward, said Sonal Desai.

Most—Not All—Advisors Think Warren’s Wealth Tax Would Be a Disaster

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As a group, advisors aren't embracing Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposed wealth tax.

How I Solved It: Using Life Insurance For The Living

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Flexible Variable Universal Life insurance policies can be used to help living policyholders and their families.

Some Crypto Investors Are Playing It Safe After Volatile Run

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As cryptocurrencies crashed and burned, investors started using lower risk strategies to generate returns.

Patriots Will Win Another Super Bowl, Say Wells Fargo Quants

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Tom Brady haters can take heart that Wells Fargo's quants are looking to break a two-year losing streak.

Exxon, Chevron Wow Wall Street With Permian-Fueled Gains

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Exploration and development of the Permian Basin fueled huge fourth quarters for Exxon and Chevron.

Fannie-Freddie Would Be Privatized In Senate Republican's Plan

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The mortgage guarantors have been under federal conservatorship for 11 years.

Natixis Said To Seek Sale Of Korean Derivatives That Blew Up

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Natixis took a nearly $300 million loss on derivatives it is now shopping to firms like JP Morgan and BNP Paribas

China's U.S. Treasury Holdings Continue To Tumble Amid Trade War

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China's gradual divestment has not had a notable impact on yields - yet.

U.S. Payrolls Rise 304,000 While Wage Gains Cool Amid Shutdown

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Even as the shutdown dragged on, the economy created jobs and more Americans entered the workforce.

LPL Announces Record Earnings, Recruiting And Organic Growth For 2018

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LPL appears to have put capacity problems arising from the NPH acquisition behind it.

Bullard Says Patient Fed Should Mean `Very Good Couple Of Years'

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The St. Louis Federal Reserve president said that a more dovish Fed will help boost the economy.

Retail Distress Deepens In U.S. On Drag From Debt, Web Spending

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The holidays did nothing to stem the prolonged - and pronounced - decline of traditional retail businesses.

RJA Compliance Officer Doctored Audit Reports, Finra Says

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The former Raymond James compliance officer allegedly altered data to avoid having to audit branches.

RenTech Created The Ultimate, Tax-Free IRA Account For Employees

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Renaissance Technologies has combined its Medallion Fund with a Roth IRA to offer employees tax-free growth.

China Vows To Buy More U.S. Goods, Sees Progress In Trade Talks

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China appears to be giving concession to the Trump administration as trade talks continue.