To hear the words “Coinbase” and “Supreme Court” in the same breath likely inspires thoughts of the justices jousting over cryptocurrency. But this week’s decision in Coinbase v. Suski is a reminder that even in our clever new era, old principles of contract law often hold sway.
Rather than dive into a vast pool individual bond options, these three ETFs can provide a low-cost and convenient option.
Will Americans return to the office? It may depend on where it is and what it offers.
Nvidia Corp. just gave the green light to traders betting that the rally in artificial intelligence computing stocks — not to mention its own — has room to run.
The consensus outlook among analysts today is that tech innovation will rewrite the global productivity index, with AI (artificial intelligence) and automation expected to bring a new wave of industry efficiencies.
Investors in emerging-market equities haven’t typically paid much attention to the Middle East. It’s time to take a closer look.
Markets remain highly responsive to economic data as concerns around Fed policy and high interest rates dominate the second quarter.
Are you underweighting large cap growth? New research suggests that may be the case, inviting investors to consider options like FDG.
Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker at the center of an artificial intelligence boom, jumped in premarket trading after a bullish sales forecast showed that AI computing spending remains strong.
Modern cars are equipped with heaps of electronic devices, many of which are designed to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents. But there’s a catch: The high cost of repairing these systems may mean the vehicle is written-off, or totaled, following a crash.
One of the best parts of being a young college graduate, and naïve to the grim realities of the working world, is being deluded about how great your career will be. Maybe you’ll found the next Nvidia, or win the Nobel Prize in your field, or start a charity that will make the world a better place.
Some of the biggest names in tech started paying dividends this year. This includes Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Salesforce (CRM), and Booking Holdings (BKNG).
Andy Acker and Research Analyst Tim McCarty discuss how artificial intelligence has enormous potential to improve healthcare delivery across the globe and point to some practical applications that could benefit patients – and investors – in the near term.
The Northern Trust Economics team shares its outlook for growth, employment, inflation and interest rates in major markets.
How can global equity investors incorporate the impact of tariffs into fundamental analysis of companies?
Interest in active fixed income products has swelled in 2024, as credit spreads narrow and the Federal Reserve holds fast to a “will they, won’t they” game.
Strong Q1 earnings were a bright spot as sticky inflation and dimmed expectations for rate cuts cast some shade on U.S. equity markets. Fundamental Equities investor Carrie King looks beyond the headlines to offer four takeaways from the most recent earnings season.
The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is higher by 11.30% year-to-date. This confirms that large- and mega-cap growth stocks are proving sturdy.
There’s no denying that human emotions play a role in managing money. Even someone who’s usually level-headed can get caught up in excitement, fear, or uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its unparalleled potential have powered stock market returns over the past year. Yet the market has more to offer, particularly as leadership may be poised to broaden beyond AI beneficiaries.
Technological disruption creates opportunity—and volatility. But there are ways to capture AI innovation while managing risk.
These are only some of the exciting new applications on everyone’s lips at business gatherings these days, where the conversation often veers to artificial intelligence, which has become the latest “new new thing.”
US university students are up to their ears in debt. And, increasingly, so are many US colleges.
Last week was another week of records for major equity indices: The S&P500 broke to new highs; the DJIA breached 40,000.
For retirees looking to accrue returns while mitigating risk, a structured protection fund can be an ideal solution.
Several factors account for the apparent disconnect between headline US economic data and what polls suggest many Americans feel. Find out more from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.
The promise of independence is luring more and more advisors to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel. RIA headcount has grown rapidly over the past decade and by 2027, Cerulli estimates that RIAs will control nearly one-third of intermediary asset market share.
“Every season of life is a lesson that's felt and experienced, and every lesson gets us closer to understanding what we want out of this life. So, we offer an ear, a guiding hand to help align clients' goals.” – Regina Quirk
For the past 20 years, Regina Quirk, president and owner of Strategic Financial Services, has made it her mission to create a service-first culture built upon a team that ensures clients feel supported through their different seasons of life. Tune into this special episode of Cambridge Stronger as Regina reflects on her journey into the financial services industry. Once an education major, Regina highlights how she worked her way up in our industry and what she learned along the way. She also shares the true meaning of ‘owning your decade’ and how you can embrace the many changes that come with the different seasons of life.
Every year, investors anxiously await the release of Warren Buffett’s annual letter to see what the “Oracle of Omaha” says about the markets, the economy, and where he is placing his money.
A surprisingly strong earnings season for big tech reaches its grand finale Wednesday afternoon when Nvidia Corp., the artificial intelligence chipmaking giant, reports its results and gives a much anticipated outlook that could set the tone for the second half of the year.
Electric vehicles have swiftly gone from a rare bright spot in the fight against climate change to a cause for concern.
In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why stocks are proving to be resilient in the face of higher rates and muted expectations for monetary easing.
As goes the consumer, so goes the U.S. economy. As Wall Street knows, the importance of the consumer cannot be overstated. That’s because consumer spending is the main engine of growth, representing ~70% of US economic activity – nearly 10% more of the economy than it did in the early 1980s.
Nvidia faces tough competition, law of large numbers as it prepares to report Wednesday.
Copper's price movements have decoupled themselves from the market movements inherent in base metals as well as oil.
AI is widely viewed as a catalyst for ongoing healthcare innovation and that relationship could signal opportunity with select ETFs.
ETF industry veteran Dave Nadig covers a range of topics including crypto ETFs, the multi share class fund structure, Fidelity’s “pay-to-play” scheme, Vanguard’s new CEO, meme stock ETFs, and the biggest threat facing American capitalism. VettaFi’s Kirsten Chang also offers perspective on Vanguard’s new CEO and dives into international equity ETF flows.
On Thursday, May 30, VettaFi will host its 2024 Alternatives Symposium. Adding alternative strategies to an investor’s portfolio can provide diversified exposure and potential for returns. VettaFi’s event will highlight the wide variety of alternative solutions that are now available for advisors.
In this short video, I outline key actions and attitudes for advisor success on LinkedIn, then apply those lessons to one advisor’s profile.
If you want to get someone’s attention and influence their thinking to gain traction with your idea, you need to get into their shoes enough to present a case they can understand and relate to!
Few advisors are prepared for the massive change coming to the advisory profession. It will not be a slow rollout over decades. In three to five years (if not sooner), how advisors do business will fundamentally change.
Idanna Appio spent 15 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysing the history of sovereign debt crises. Now, as a fund manager at the $138 billion First Eagle Investments, she’s reached a conclusion: US Treasury bonds are too risky to hold.
Will the rapid growth of private credit impair financial stability?
Despite the overall positive response from the markets last week, the data presented its share of ups and downs. Stay up to date on the varied indicators with the latest commentary from Professor Siegel.
Inflation data has continued to fuel uncertainty about when the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates. It's a question with global implications.
Amid significant advancements in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, there’s plenty of related investment ebullience.
While extracting yield is a prime option for bonds exposure, the risk associated with depreciating prices shouldn't put off investors.
VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”
In many ways, the journey involved with reaching the summit of Mount Everest parallels the journey to a secure retirement.
A global bond rally ignited by signs that inflation in the world’s largest economy is finally slowing once again faces a reality check this week.
