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BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2013
LPL upgraded, but what's changed?

A UBS analyst has increased the price target of LPL's shares, citing the potential for continued growth at the firm, which struggled — as did competitors — with recruiting in the first half of the year, but saw a recent uptick in additions.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 12, 2013
Global markets giving a nod to the latest U.S. economic data

Global markets start the week strong, thanks to U.S. economic news. Plus: Schwab IMPACT coverage, Wall Street prophets, Veterans Day. Expertly curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2013
UBS adds to Southern California push with $500 million adviser

Firm's crop of recent hires for its wealth management unit have managed more than $5.2 billion.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS NOV 12, 2013
Fidelity zaps more small RIAs with $2,500 quarterly fee

New minimum upped to $15 million in assets under custody

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Want to keep your gains going? Don't celebrate your wins

Pleasure over a big gain, instead of rational analysis of process, can lead to overconfidence

By Daniel Crosby
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
Low interest rates threaten universal life insurance policies

Universal life policies sold in the '80s and '90s are at risk of lapsing, causing problems for clients and advisers.

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Fed still expected to hold off tapering until spring

Economists' forecasts for a March taper contrast with investor expectations for an earlier reduction in quantitative easing

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Pershing brings institutional investment research to broker-dealers, advisers

Pershing announced Monday it was creating a list of mutual funds based on the bank's investment manager research. A version of the list will be available for broker-dealers and financial advisers using Pershing's platform starting this year.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Fed still expected to hold off tapering until March even as jobs surge

The Federal Open Market Committee voted Oct. 30 to keep the pace unchanged, saying it needs more evidence of improvement in the economy.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH NOV 11, 2013
JPMorgan to consider chat-room ban amid regulatory scrutiny

The largest U.S. bank by assets is weighing whether to ban traders from using electronic chat rooms to communicate with peers at other firms as the forums draw scrutiny from global regulators.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
When working longer is the best option

Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out clients need an incentive.

By Jamie Patrick Hopkins and David Littell
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Gold bulls boost wagers to highest since January

Gold bulls are making their biggest bets on a gold rally since January amid growing signs the U.S. will lead a military strike against Syria.

By Gregory Crawford
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2013
Gold demand declines to four-year low

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Billionaire peddling metal despite 65% plunge in his gold fund

By John Goff
EQUITIES NOV 11, 2013
Glitter returning to gold as some see buying opportunity

Gold's precipitous drop brings it to a key level, $1,200 an ounce. Some experts think this is the worst it will get for the precious metal. Does that mean now's the time to buy?

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2013
Portability election emerges as new locus of estate planning

Despite a permanent tax exemption, investors of all sizes have issues to consider

By Darla Mercado
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
New talent abounds at InvestmentNews

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
Twitter IPO: Smart money on the sidelines

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
All veterans have made sacrifices

If you are looking for military veterans to thank for their service on Veteran's Day, chances are you won't have to look far.

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 10, 2013
Vanguard wrong to ground trading pilots Crowdfunding at risk of overregulation

By MFXFeeder