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Business owners, households and markets split on path of US economy
EQUITIES FEB 10, 2026
Business owners, households and markets split on path of US economy

Latest sentiment barometers show mixed opinions on how well 2026 is progressing.

By Steve Randall
Global equities enter 2026 without a clear leader as investors look beyond the US
EQUITIES FEB 10, 2026
Global equities enter 2026 without a clear leader as investors look beyond the US

Fragmented market leadership and uneven valuations push advisors to rethink global equity allocations in 2026.

By Steve Randall
Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2026
Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress

The White House bid to bar large investors from single-family purchases clashes with bipartisan housing supply agenda.

By Leo Almazora
Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2026
Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks

Even with stronger-than-expected quarterly results, markets are punishing the "poster child for the AI-killing-software narrative" while keeping the faith in Oracle, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

By Leo Almazora
Diversifying out of last year's winners? Advisors offer some overlooked options
FIXED INCOME FEB 09, 2026
Diversifying out of last year's winners? Advisors offer some overlooked options

Wealth managers rotating out of large-cap tech stocks are starting positions in less crowded areas like mid-caps.

By Gregg Greenberg
Lower rates widen mortgage refinance opportunity with affordability near 4-year high
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2026
Lower rates widen mortgage refinance opportunity with affordability near 4-year high

Almost 5 million homeowners joined refi-eligible cohort as small rate moves reshapes mortgage math, while equity stress and regional price gaps persist nationwide.

By Steve Randall
Super Bowl LX: The finances are as gripping as the football
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2026
Super Bowl LX: The finances are as gripping as the football

From advertising to sports betting, the numbers are eyewatering with one notable exception.

By Steve Randall
Is it time to redefine the middle market? RSM says it should now be $30M-$10B
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2026
Is it time to redefine the middle market? RSM says it should now be $30M-$10B

Research widens revenue range to $10B, highlighting complexity, consolidation and digital-first models.

By Steve Randall
Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2026
Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors

Steep losses in digital assets, alongside a pullback in growth names, are forcing investors to revisit how much volatility they can stomach.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors acknowledge commodity gains but portfolios still lag behind performance
ALTERNATIVES FEB 06, 2026
Advisors acknowledge commodity gains but portfolios still lag behind performance

Strong 2025 returns haven’t translated into allocations as advisors cite education and perception gaps.

By Steve Randall
Anthropic is a market mover and its latest upgrade supercharges financial analysis
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2026
Anthropic is a market mover and its latest upgrade supercharges financial analysis

Software rivals are not the only businesses that could be impacted, leading to questions for portfolio managers.

By Steve Randall
Active ETFs step out of the shadows as advisors rethink portfolio construction
ETFS FEB 06, 2026
Active ETFs step out of the shadows as advisors rethink portfolio construction

Record inflows and structural shifts show active ETFs becoming a core tool for advisors.

By Steve Randall
Amazon’s $200 billion AI bet tests investors’ nerves as earnings rise below expectations
EQUITIES FEB 05, 2026
Amazon’s $200 billion AI bet tests investors’ nerves as earnings rise below expectations

Magnificent 7 firm reports earnings after the closing bell but extends AI concerns

By Steve Randall
Life insurers entered 2026 on firm footing as capital strength and annuity demand hold
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 05, 2026
Life insurers entered 2026 on firm footing as capital strength and annuity demand hold

Report highlights stable ratings, strong capital buffers and steady annuity growth into 2026.

By Steve Randall
Alphabet’s strong Q4 results clash with sweeping tech sell-off and AI-driven market anxiety
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2026
Alphabet’s strong Q4 results clash with sweeping tech sell-off and AI-driven market anxiety

Robust earnings overshadowed as software and AI stocks plunge, leaving advisors to rethink tech exposure.

By Steve Randall
Stephen Miran relinquishes White House role as Trump eyes Warsh for Fed
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2026
Stephen Miran relinquishes White House role as Trump eyes Warsh for Fed

His exit from the Council of Economic Advisers ends a rare dual role that had raised fresh questions about the Fed’s independence and the Trump administration’s grip on monetary policy.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh potentially weaker labor picture in wake of delayed jobs report
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2026
Advisors weigh potentially weaker labor picture in wake of delayed jobs report

The January jobs report may be pushed back due to the partial government shutdown, but that doesn't mean wealth managers don't have it on their minds.

By Gregg Greenberg
Housing signals turn mixed as investors weigh rising prices against falling rents
ALTERNATIVES FEB 04, 2026
Housing signals turn mixed as investors weigh rising prices against falling rents

House prices are still rising but rental returns may be harder to maximize in the current climate.

By Steve Randall
AI fears slam software stocks as Anthropic, Apple sharpen competition
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2026
AI fears slam software stocks as Anthropic, Apple sharpen competition

Selloff grips legal tech and software names with investors reassessing software, private credit, and AI‑exposed holdings across public and private markets.

By Leo Almazora
Nuveen taps Mark Wahlberg's Municipal brand in client-facing apparel collab
FIXED INCOME FEB 03, 2026
Nuveen taps Mark Wahlberg's Municipal brand in client-facing apparel collab

Nuveen, which has over $200 billion in municipal assets under management, will release co-branded apparel with Wahlberg's Municipal brand after the idea was introduced by financial advisor Bruce Lee.

By Andrew Cohen