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International Economics

What Wall Street CEOs Want from Trump-Xi Summit

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The combined net worth of the US CEOs who joined President Donald Trump for a two-day summit in China is nearly $1 trillion.

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ETF Upside

BlackRock’s New ETF Goes Long on Emerging Market Bonds. Not Everyone Agrees

The world’s largest asset manager launched an active fund, the iShares $ EM Bond Active Ucits ETF, in April.

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Advisor Upside

Can Structured Note ETFs Help Retirees Sleep at Night?

Structured notes can help current and near-retirees that need ongoing growth, but they can’t afford high levels of risk.

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Advisor Upside

Meet the BlackRock ETF Taking Aim at Invesco’s QQQ

The company filed Monday for the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, a result of the exchange broadening its US licensing for the index.

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Investing Strategies

How the ‘Domino Effect’ from a Wonky SEC Policy Shift May Ease Capital Gains Pain

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An ETF makeover for mutual funds, enabled by the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cut taxes for millions and upend the funds biz.

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Advisor Upside

Why Advisors Are Doubling Down on Munis, High-Quality Bonds Right Now

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Financial professionals are recommending staying in high quality products to help ride out any potential volatility.

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Personal Finance

Trump’s Retirement Savings Plan Offers Potential Bonanza for Firms Like Fidelity

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If the accounts come to fruition, they could achieve a longtime goal of industry advocates and policymakers on both sides of the aisle.

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