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Wall Street unimpressed by big tech's AI gamble
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2024
Wall Street unimpressed by big tech's AI gamble

Billions are being invested but when will there be ROI?

By Bloomberg
Jump for Treasuries as traders await payroll data
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2024
Jump for Treasuries as traders await payroll data

Stats could strengthen the case for a September Fed cut.

By Bloomberg
BNP in talks to create asset management titan
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2024
BNP in talks to create asset management titan

It's the latest proposed big tie up in the investment industry.

By Bloomberg
Intel could be headed for worst share slump in 24 years
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2024
Intel could be headed for worst share slump in 24 years

Chipmaker's results suggest it may struggle in AI race.

By Bloomberg
As college costs surge, three-quarters of parents have started saving for their kids
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
As college costs surge, three-quarters of parents have started saving for their kids

Fidelity research reveals the psychic toll of inflation and student debt, and how heart-to-heart conversations could kickstart the 529 habit.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo sued twice over cash sweep rates, LPL sued again
BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2024
Wells Fargo sued twice over cash sweep rates, LPL sued again

Impact of litigation will affect some business models going forward, source says.

By Emile Hallez
Merrill Lynch nabs three advisors from Morgan Stanley
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 01, 2024
Merrill Lynch nabs three advisors from Morgan Stanley

The Wall Street giant is expanding its profile in key markets with a trio of new additions who collectively oversaw more than $1B.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James swipes $245M advisor from LPL
BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2024
Raymond James swipes $245M advisor from LPL

The independent broker-dealer has bolstered its employee advisor unit with the latest addition in New York.

By Leo Almazora
GPB execs guilty on all fraud counts
BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2024
GPB execs guilty on all fraud counts

Jury finds Gentile and Schneider guilty on a total of eight counts after seven-week trial.

By Bruce Kelly
Social media platform founder charged by SEC in alleged $170M fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Social media platform founder charged by SEC in alleged $170M fraud

Investors should be 'vigilant in this space' warns SEC regional director.

By Steve Randall
Captrust chief says $1T AUM milestone is a 'surreal achievement'
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Captrust chief says $1T AUM milestone is a 'surreal achievement'

The firm expects to benefit from further consolidation.

By Steve Randall
Securities class actions are another thing being accelerated by AI
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Securities class actions are another thing being accelerated by AI

Report finds fewer filings related to cryptos, more related to AI.

By Steve Randall
Fed rate cut trajectory is a hot topic on earnings calls
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Fed rate cut trajectory is a hot topic on earnings calls

Corporate America is trying to figure out the path after September.

By Bloomberg
Oil traders weigh price hikes amid rising tensions
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Oil traders weigh price hikes amid rising tensions

Call options contracts have seen a spike in trading.

By Bloomberg
Homeowner wealth posts uptick in second quarter
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Homeowner wealth posts uptick in second quarter

Home equity boost sees underwater US mortgages at 5-year low.

By Bloomberg
Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund

After multiple setbacks and delays, the hedge fund titan has cancelled the much-anticipated IPO for his closed-end fund.

By Leo Almazora
What the case against Andrew Left says about following finfluencers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2024
What the case against Andrew Left says about following finfluencers

While Left allegedly manipulated stock prices, there is no shortage of questionable financial information out there that investors are eager to follow.

By Emile Hallez
Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2024
Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors

Despite red flags, Finra says it failed to fix systemic reporting issues that led to over one million inaccurate account statements and trade confirmations.

By Leo Almazora
Mistress of Texas Ponzi schemer and ex-advisor gets life in prison
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Mistress of Texas Ponzi schemer and ex-advisor gets life in prison

“She probably ruined a lot of lives," said one attorney. "I’m not crying for her.”

By Bruce Kelly
Fed keeps focus on risks as it holds rates steady
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Fed keeps focus on risks as it holds rates steady

Unanimous decision to leave benchmark rates at 5.25% comes as policymakers acknowledged "further progress" on inflation.

By Bloomberg