The July 2026 AIER Business Conditions Monthly (BCM) shows a sharp reversal in forward-looking conditions, even as measures of current and trailing activity improved. The Leading Indicator fell to 42 from 88 in June, wi…
Read more →Indian banks are once again asking the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for regulatory relief on losses arising from their investment portfolios. Lenders want permission to spread their mark-to-market (MTM) losses across the…
Read more →Equity market returns over the past decade were largely driven by a narrow cohort of megacap growth stocks. That allowed market-capitalization-weighted indices to surge while traditional multi-factor strategies faced he…
Read more →In September, Vanguard ETFs overall recorded a mix of steady market performance, some volatility, and significant dividend distributions, with investors pouring substantial capital into its funds. Stakeholders seemed to…
Read more →Given that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates earlier in September, inflation data that was already crucial has taken on a new meaning. These reports could now serve as a barometer for what is to come from the ce…
Read more →It’s a complicated economic environment to retire in, with high costs and significant geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Still, people want and often may need to retire. However, thanks to innovation in the asset mana…
Read more →Active buffer ETFs and a first-of-its-kind electricity futures fund were the focus of this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Ben Sklar, portfolio manager on AllianceBernstein’s index and derivative solutions t…
Read more →On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Jensen Investment Management launched the Jensen U.S. Quality Index ETF (JQTY). Key Takeaways: Jensen Investment Management has expanded its ETF lineup with the debut of the Jensen U.S.…
Read more →As autism diagnoses rise, and research, regulation, and public awareness reshape the landscape, a broader neurodiversity care ecosystem is taking shape. The opportunities and challenges emerging from that shift were at …
Read more →Global nuclear generation achieved a major milestone this month. Total global nuclear power output reached 2,702 terawatt-hours (TWh), notching a new record for the second consecutive year, according to a statement from…
Read more →Despite the fact that international equities have picked up steam over the past year and a half or so, they are still largely trading at noticeable valuation discounts compared to U.S. stocks. That sentence alone should…
Read more →The Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF (GTEK) has produced robust returns for its 75 basis point fee. The strategy has returned 46.5% YTD, according to ETF Database data, and 52.2% over the last 12 months. GTE…
Read more →QQI expands access to the innovation profile of the QQQ Innovation Suite through companies outside the U.S.
Read more →BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) wants to give investors a new way to own five of its active mutual funds: as ETFs. Key Takeaways: Five BlackRock active mutual funds holding nearly $55 billion in combined assets could soon gain ET…
Read more →Investors see information about retirement almost every day. From TV commercials advertising advice to mail and even social media posts, the spectre of retirement is almost inescapable. The reality of it, however, is mu…
Read more →The derivative ETF landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, as financial advisors look for ways to generate elevated, tax-efficient income while managing equity market volatility without adding traditional intere…
Read more →The stakes certainly seem to be getting raised in the bidding war for USCF Investments and its parent, The Marygold Companies. Key Takeaways: Simplify Asset Management has submitted a proposal to buy The Marygold Compan…
Read more →Retail investors buy corporate bond ETFs expecting steady coupons and ballast against stock market volatility. Traditionally, fixed-income portfolios were anchored by defensive issuers like banks, industrials and utilit…
Read more →Experienced gold investors know that much of the yellow metal’s near-term fortunes lie in the hands of the Federal Reserve. As has been widely discussed this year, gold doesn’t pay dividends or interest. That implies th…
Read more →Meta Platforms is officially entering its next phase, and Wall Street is taking notice. Shares of the tech giant are experiencing a sweeping re-rating as Muse, the company’s new AI agent, takes center stage in its roadm…
Read more →Northern Trust Asset Management plans to convert six mutual funds representing approximately $33 billion in assets into exchange-traded funds during the first quarter of 2027, expanding its ETF business as investors and…
Read more →Uranium mining equities have been back on the rise as of late. Key Takeaways: Recent insights from the Sprott team show that uranium miners and junior uranium miners saw significant gains in August. These gains are occu…
Read more →Following the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated September meeting, which saw the central bank raise rates by 25 basis points, fixed-income investors are once again reassessing their portfolios. The central bank is na…
Read more →When it comes to identifying value, typical fundamental metrics like price-to-earnings (P/E) or price-to-book (P/B) are often used. Both metrics rest on accounting outputs (reported earnings and book value), and account…
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