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World’s First Catastrophe Bond ETF Braces for Hurricane Season

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Fidelity to Tack Service Fees on 100 More ETFs. Boutique Issuers May Be Hit Hardest

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How Roundhill’s DRAM Became Fastest ETF to Net $6.5B in Assets

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Consumer

Forget Eggs. Tomato Prices Swell as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

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Prices for the fruits soared nearly 40% in April from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Advisor Upside

More Work, More Pay: Advisor Retainer Fees Surge 52%

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The price increases come as the industry continues to shift from investment management to financial planning.

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Economics

What Is Inflation, Anyway? Prospective Fed Chief Wants to Redefine It

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Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, wants to make big changes at the central bank. Will he succeed?

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ETF Upside

Some ESG Funds Are Booming. That’s Not the Whole Picture

While some clean energy products have outperformed this year, it’s not all sunshine and daisies for ESG.

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Advisor Upside

How to Invest During Geopolitical Uncertainty

Our survival instincts lead us to protect our portfolios, but sometimes that’s easier said than done.

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Economics

Can Bitcoin Fix the US Housing Market? Fannie Mae Is Finding Out

Fannie Mae is buying mortgages backed by cryptocurrency holdings. Is it the start of a housing renaissance or a new market crisis?

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ETF Upside

All Things ETFs: Simplified and Actionable

Retirement Upside

America’s Small Businesses Are Booming, Just Not Their Retirement Plans

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Many small business owners feel like they don’t have the time or money required to offer a retirement plan.

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