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Junk Bonds Spooked By Worst October Since 2008 As Yields Spike

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This month is typically a good one for high yield, but October is on track for the biggest loss since December 2015.

SRI Used In 25% Of Professionally Managed U.S. Assets, Report Says

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Financial professionals are managing about $12 trillion in SRI assets, the report said.

ETFs Beginning To Dominate The Core Of RIAs' Portfolios

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Large portions of advisors are now using all-index fund allocations in their client portfolios, according to Charles Schwab.

The Global Financial Crisis Catalyzed Growth, Changes In RIAs, Says Schwab

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In the decade since the financial crisis, the RIA channel has significantly changed its practices.

Is Now The Time To Buy Semiconductor ETFs?

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The notoriously cyclical chip sector had a gloomy October, but the long-range picture looks brighter.

Four Advisor Firms Win Schwab IMPACT Awards

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The IMPACT Awards are handed out annually to firms that are deemed to have advanced the industry.

Children Never Too Young To Learn About Philanthropy

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The simple act of cleaning out a closet can be used as a lesson in giving, this advisor says.

Two-thirds Of Advisors Believe SEC Best-Interest Rule Won’t Help

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The survey also founds were more aware of the DOL rule.

Advisor Diversity Programs Aren't Working, Harvard Researcher Says

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The chances of a black or Latino man landing a management position haven't changed since 1987, he said.

Whatever The Stock Market's Problem, It's Worse In Tech Shares

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Equity market fear has become more focused in technology stocks.

UBS Weighs Asset Management Deals In Quest For Scale

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Targets may include U.K. and U.S. asset managers focused on retail clients and specialized asset managers.

Trump Call To End Birthright Citizenship Faces Tough Legal Odds

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Legal scholars say the Constitution is clear in automatically granting citizenship to all children born in the U.S.

SigFig Launches Digital Wealth Platform For Advisors

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The robo-advisor’s new platform automates front, mid and back office administrative tasks.

JPMorgan's Kolanovic Sees Likely Equity Move Higher For Year-End

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The strategist also noted that U.S. gross domestic product beat forecasts this month.

The Fuzzy Math Of Quant ETFs

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Despite being rules-based, quant ETFs can muddle the picture regarding “established standards of value.”

Schwab Execs To RIAs: We're Not Competing With You

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Schwab executives faced RIAs worried the company's retail and robo-advisor offerings are targeting their clients.

Democrats Gaining Ground In Midterms Won't Be Bad News For Banks

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Market watchers anticipate President Donald Trump’s efforts to ease bank rules will continue.

Homes Slipping Beyond Grasp Of Buyers Across U.S.

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Six years of home-price gains outpacing wage growth is catching up to the housing market.

Yield Curve Isn't Lying About Next Recession, Guggenheim Says

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The flattening yield curve demands attention from investors, the firm said.

Next Trump Tariff Blow Could Be 10 Times Worse For U.S. Shoppers

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The U.S. is said to be preparing to announce tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports by early December.