Not so super

The Super Bowl theory — an NFC team winning the big game is a good indicator for stocks — hit a snag as stocks dropped sharply on news that really matters.
FEB 04, 2014

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Trump says not necessary to fire Powell after getting Fed tour
Trump says not necessary to fire Powell after getting Fed tour

‘To do that is a big move, and I just don’t think it’s necessary,’ Trump says.

Vanilla locks in US patent for estate planning tech, strengthening advisor reach
Vanilla locks in US patent for estate planning tech, strengthening advisor reach

The wealth tech platform says its newly secured patent represents crucial advances in digitizing outdated manual processes.

Wealth managers weigh in on Trump's potential order to open 401(k) plans to alternatives
Wealth managers weigh in on Trump's potential order to open 401(k) plans to alternatives

Financial advisors offer their thoughts on the President's widely anticipated executive order to open retirement accounts to private market assets.

SEC: First Liberty misused fresh investor money in $140 million scheme
SEC: First Liberty misused fresh investor money in $140 million scheme

The SEC says First Liberty lured investors with high-yield promissory notes, then used fresh cash to cover defaults and interest owed to earlier investors.

SEC hits pause on Bitwise ETF offering broad crypto exposure
SEC hits pause on Bitwise ETF offering broad crypto exposure

The agency's decision to stay the approval process just hours after signing off highlights ongoing ambiguity for new crypto-focused ETF offerings.

SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.