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Investors Flee Biggest Financials ETF At Fastest Pace Since 2008

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Financial firms fall out of vogue as investors fear monetary tightening and poorer loan quality.

Goldman Says It's The Time For Stock Investors To Get Defensive

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Investors' perception of an upcoming recession plays a key role.

Sudden Wealth? Fun First; Then Evaluate Goals

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The first thought after a sudden influx of money is not investing, Susan Bradley says.

Ruling Striking Down Obamacare Won’t Affect Health Coverage, Yet

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A federal judge called Obamacare unconstitutional, but his ruling must survive higher court review.

Health Stocks Prepare For Market Jolt After Obamacare Ruling

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Health-care stocks face ugly trading sessions after a federal judge called Obamacare unconstitutional.

App Helps Investors Cast A Wide Net For Private Equity

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Newchip has onboarded more than 100,000 individual investors since its app went live in 2017.

Wells Fargo Cuts Pay Rate in 2019 For Lowest-Producing Advisors

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Financial advisors with at least seven years of experience will see their pay rate drop if they don't make this goal.

JPMorgan Dives Deeper Into Fixed-Income Funds With 2 Active ETFs

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One deploys a factor lens; the other focuses exclusively on investment-grade credit.

SIPC Says It Has Serious Concerns About Robinhood's New Product

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SIPC says a new checking account from Robinhood Financial raises red flags.

Unexplained Hemorrhaging Of Cash From IRA Prompts Call For Help

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A client asks for a review of his sister’s account; what the advisor finds implicates a peer.

Deceleration Of Economy Is On The Way, Schwab Says

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No one will know for certain when the country is facing an imminent recession, Schwab says.

Handing Over The Reins To Your Practice

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Adequate succession planning is part of your fiduciary duty.

J&J's $30 Billion Blowout Brings Signs Of Deja Vu For Investors

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The last time shares of the drugmaker came under this much pressure was due to asbestos concerns back in February.

Choosing The Best Biotech ETFs

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The sector’s long-term track record has been stunning, and the outlook remains bright.

BlackRock, Microsoft Team Up To Create Cloud-Based Retirement Solution

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Microsoft and BlackRock will launch a new retirement savings platform in 2019.

Fewer But Larger M&A RIA Deals Completed In 11 Months Of 2018

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Fidelity Investments named the RIA and IBD deals that were completed through November this year.

Interactive Brokers Gives Small Account Holders A Break

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The discounter will start paying interest on balances under $100K.

Auto-Enrollment Works, But Plan Participants Need More Help

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Auto-enrollment is effective at bringing in participants, but most aren't prompted to save adequately.

FSI Seeks Broader Ban On Brokers Who Owe Arbitration Money

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The industry opposes an industry-funded investor pool, E&O insurance and higher capital requirements.

Savvy Savers Start Reaping Rewards As Online Banks Goose Rates

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The top money-market accounts are now giving consumers annual percentage yields of 2.25 percent or more.