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NEWS EQUITIES APR 26, 2013
7 tweets that moved markets

The fake AP tweet wasn't the only time tweets have moved markets. Just ask IN blogger Josh Brown, who's included on this list.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 26, 2013
Wells ordered to pony up $800K in raiding case

In yet another loss in a series of raiding claims, Wells Fargo is ordered to pay Stifel Nicolaus $800K in legal fees.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2013
LPL facing more complaints about REIT sales

Report claims Montana preparing case against multiple LPL brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 26, 2013
Life insurance a lifesaver for college?

More advisers are now considering it but some want the practice banned.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 26, 2013
Advisers recommending direct 529s — and foregoing commissions

Lower fees, tax bennies are top reasons, new survey finds.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2013
LPL ordered to pay $2M in restitution

Massachusetts Securities Division seeks payment to investors who bought shares of nontraded real estate investment trusts

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2013
Breaking away: $400M Merrill team departs, forms RIA

Suburban St. Louis firm will use Dynasty platform

By DJAMIESON
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2013
Facing sky-high LTC costs, clients nurse Medicaid hopes

But misunderstandings about the national program abound; poor planning can leave retirees in a bad place

By Darla Mercado
Ignoring women's health-care costs 'reckless': Experts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2013
Ignoring women's health-care costs 'reckless': Experts

By Liz Skinner
Mary Beth Franklin: Does LTC insurance still make sense?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Does LTC insurance still make sense?

Costs for long-term-care insurance are headed for the stratosphere. Mary Beth Franklin says alternative strategies may be a better deal for some clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS EQUITIES APR 24, 2013
The Takeaway: How did the rich get that way?

By Joshua Brown
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2013
Raymond James signs off on sign up makeover

Brokerage plans to shorten, simplify process when bringing clients onboard

By Liz Skinner
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2013
Illiquid BDCs demand scrutiny

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2013
Adviser at the Boston Marathon relives 911 emotions

Adviser cheering his brother on at the Boston Marathon relives 911 emotions.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2013
U.S. stock market's irrational exuberance

Don't cave to clients' demands to jump into equities and avoid cash

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2013
Hybrid advisers may have skewed report on commission business

Head-scratching results could be from research firm's confusing categories.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2013
Still wary of advisers, investors using direct retail channel

New data shows that investors are passing up advisers and relying on online retail channels instead. Why is that?

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS EQUITIES APR 24, 2013
Google the new Apple of big investors' eyes

Loss of institutional backing can grease the skids of a stock in decline.

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS EQUITIES APR 24, 2013
How will Apple regain its mojo? Watch

Smart timepiece may well be the new face of the company; hefty margins

By John Goff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2013
Schwab wins 'huge' ruling on class-action waivers

A Finra panel on Thursday freed Charles Schwab Corp. to use class-action waivers with customers. That sound you hear? Printers at other brokerages busily cranking out arbitration agreements.

By DJAMIESON