The Takeaway: The trigger for the next market pullback

Portfolio

What does the return of big dealmaking mean for the investment environment? (DealBook)

Here’s what is likely to trigger the next market pullback. (The Reformed Broker)

What if the stock market was a bond? (Crossing Wall Street)

Brendan Conway with an excellent roundup of the latest 13F buys and sells by the hedge fund kings. (Focus On Funds)

The Biz

The Nasdaq has asked for approval to extend trading hours even further. Is 24-hour trading good or really, really bad for the markets? (247WallStreet)

Ray Jay snags a veteran duo of producers from Merrill this week. (Financial Planning)

How to pick the right financial planning software – insights from the T3 Conference in Miami. (WealthManagement)

Finra is concerned about investors’ understanding of bond duration risks. (Investment News)

Speaking of Raymond James, did you hear the one about the broker who borrowed customer funds to launch his on-the-side avocado business? (Broke and Broker)

yes, Millennials are skeptical of financial advice – but that doesn’t mean they don’t need it. (Millionaire Corner)

Outliers

LOL, introducing “Worst Wirehouse Portfolios” by Riskalyze. (RIABiz)

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Disclaimer: Joshua Brown is an investment advisor representative with Fusion Analytics. The content above is for informational purposes only, nothing here should ever be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to trade any securities. Mr. Brown or his firm may be long or short securities mentioned above for client or personal accounts at any time.