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Advisors Weigh In on Fixed Income in Turbulent Markets

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As stocks pull back on macroeconomic fears, the bond market presents pockets of opportunity.

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Franklin Templeton Doubles Down on Alts

The California firm appointed George Stephan to the new position of Global COO of Wealth Management Alternatives.

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ETFs Have Dominated for Decades. What’s Next?

ETFs have steadily chipped away at market share of the almighty mutual fund, but the wrapper still has room to grow.

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Blockchain

The Crypto Industry Spent Big This Election. Now Comes the Payoff.

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election appears likely to send the cryptocurrency industry into a bonafide golden era.

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Investments

Investors Seeking Safe Havens Hoard Gold — Physical as well as Digital

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Investors are increasingly hoarding gold and bitcoin as conventional safe havens in US bonds and the dollar have come up short.

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Economics

Dollar Takes a Bruising From Trump’s Jabs at Fed Chair

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The US dollar hit a three year low against a basket of currencies Monday, highlighting investor concerns about US assets.

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Investments

Morgan Stanley Wants to Woo the Day-Trader Crowd

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Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its pursuit of day traders with a fancy new, souped-up premium platform for retail investing.

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