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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.

Wealthy Black Executives Get Political To Help Combat Inequality

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Black executives are striving to convert their financial influence into political power.

Uber Raises Prices in New York City, Citing New Minimum Wage Law

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The cost of getting around in New York will rise again, this time thanks to a new minimum wage.

Amazon, Walmart Reel As India Curbs Plunge Market Into Chaos

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A new Indian e-commerce regulation may constrain the growth of Walmart and Amazon in that country.

KKR, Blackstone, Apollo Hauled In $71 Billion Amid Tough Market

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Private fund giants reported large fundraising successes even as markets took a bite out of profits.

Yes, There Is A Bitcoin Fund You Can Invest In Now

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The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has been trading since 2015.

IAA Wants Active Funds In Portable Retirement Account Proposal

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The investment advisor firm association is worried that a legislative proposal will allow for only index funds.

Trump Considering Herman Cain For Federal Reserve Board

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Cain could be a controversial nominee due to sexual harassment allegations that ended his presidential campaign.

Amazon Says It Won't Use Opportunity Zone Tax Break In Queens

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Long Island City, where Amazon is planning the offices, was designated by the state last year to become an opportunity zone.

Endowments Struggle To Boost Returns As Student Aid Rises

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The average fund gained 5.8 percent over a decade, falling short of the 7.2 percent that schools targeted.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Estate Tax Of Up To 77% For Billionaires

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The legislation would raise up to $2.2 trillion in estate taxes from the families of all 588 billionaires in the U.S.

Where Some Of The World's Top Hedge Funds Will Invest In 2019

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Market turbulence has helped several old macro hands profit after posting losses or sub-par gains.