US consumer sentiment rose sharply in June to a four-month high and inflation expectations improved notably as concerns eased about the economic outlook and personal finances.
It’s a story that has played out many times in the history of China’s tech sector. Notoriously fierce competition means that whenever a new craze comes along, scores of rivals emerge ready to pounce.
Short selling ought to have gotten easier in Europe since Wirecard AG filed for insolvency five years ago this week.
The Federal Reserve is aiming to lessen the costly fluctuations in bank capital demands created by its annual stress tests. But big lenders are pushing for more relief while the central bank is politically weakened and some board members seem keen to please the White House.
Unlike us mere mortals, time is usually on Tesla Inc.’s side. The launch of its robotaxi service this week has inverted that, and at a moment of particular weakness for the company.
There’s plenty of talk about how India’s 600-million-strong workforce gives it a unique edge in the US-China spat over trade and technology.
Join Innovator ETFs and VettaFi for an insightful discussion on how these strategies are reshaping portfolios and preparing investors for a range of outcomes in the second half of 2025.
US stocks climbed Thursday, ending the day on the cusp of a record as optimism around potential rate cuts stoked risk-on sentiment across financial markets.
Today’s investment landscape, shaped by persistently above-target inflation, structurally higher debt and deficits, and reduced global dollar recycling into US financial markets, has contributed to elevated market volatility alongside historically high policy uncertainty.
Two years after Nvidia Corp. made history by becoming the first chipmaker to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization, an even more remarkable milestone is within its grasp: becoming the first company to reach $4 trillion.
First, they came for the currency market. Then, the money market. Now, crypto’s big disruptors are targeting the multi-trillion-dollar heart of global capitalism: the stock market.
Masayoshi Son acknowledged the outlines of a succession plan at SoftBank Group Corp., addressing what may be investors’ single biggest concern regarding the long-term future of the Japanese company.
As tax policy discussions continue on Capitol Hill, the Senate Finance Committee recently released its version of the tax bill that would avoid the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
ETFs have surged in popularity thanks to their transparency, low costs and tax efficiency. But behind the scenes, a unique dual-market system powers their liquidity and accessibility.
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida explains where yields may be headed, as well as positioning considerations for the long-run by charting the relationship between r* and term premium.
Jeff Chang, CFA, President of Vest, a pioneer of Target Outcome Investments with some $50 billion under management, examines how geopolitical events like U.S. airstrikes can create ripple effects across global markets, and why the actual impact often depends more on context than headlines suggest.
The dollar fell and US Treasuries rallied after a report that President Donald Trump is considering naming Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s successor well before the incumbent’s term is scheduled to end next May.
Roaring returns for US IPOs are driving fresh optimism that activity will pick up steam later this year and into 2026, even as worries over geopolitics and President Donald Trump’s tariffs hang over the market.
The Senate is getting close to the finish line on its version of the "One Big Beautiful" tax-and-spending bill.
It's not often that UK stocks are singled out as a "favorite geopolitical hedge," as Citigroup Inc. strategists boldly stated last week. So perhaps the elegant stance would be to simply take the rare praise when it's so kindly offered.
Ken Moelis, the veteran Wall Street dealmaker, predicted a golden era of prosperity across the globe, shrugging off tariff uncertainty and wars in the Middle East.
OBBBA sets a path for more borrowing ahead.
The US Census Bureau’s May retail sales report came in weaker than expected, with the headline measure — total nominal sales — down 0.9% on the month. It’s the largest drop in nearly two years and reflects broad-based softness across categories like autos, gas stations, and restaurants.
The old Wall Street quip about economists having “predicted nine of the last five recessions” has never felt more painfully relevant.
Following a surge in new listings by special purpose acquisition companies, one can’t help but worry about how astonishingly short Wall Street’s memory is. T
The Federal Funds Rate (FFR) is the interest rate banks charge each other to borrow money overnight. It's set by the FOMC and is one of the Federal Reserve's primary tools to implement monetary policy and is a key driver of economic activity. This video examines the Federal Funds Rate and reviews the Fed's latest interest rate meeting.
TMX VettaFi has gathered industry experts and thought leaders for the Midyear Market Outlook Symposium happening June 26 at 11 a.m. ET.
Wealth management firms that embrace AI chatbots and continuously refine their data strategies can stay ahead of the curve and deliver superior value to their clients.
Why are we still making high-stakes economic policy based on lagging surveys and statistical approximations? The answer lies in a system that hasn't kept pace with modern realities.
While both valuation and technical factors suggest to us that the dollar may continue to weaken in the near-term, we would caution investors against reading too much concerning the US’ long-term economic stability into further dollar weakness.
During our June 5th ROBO Global Webcast, we covered three key themes driving the robotics and AI investment landscape.
If you are considering merging or acquiring another practice, consider having each party answer some of the following questions to see where you both stand.
AQR Capital Management is doubling down on a strategy that seeks to juice returns with leverage for its first new US mutual funds in four years.
One of Europe’s largest pure-play banks, which is controlled by members of Qatar’s ruling family, is expanding a partnership with BlackRock Inc. to bolster its investing services.
Froth in the red-hot private credit marketplace is creating opportunities in the world of public high-yield debt, according to George Gatch, JPMorgan Asset Management’s chief executive officer.
Raymond James Ltd enters into agreement with FNZ to accelerate its digital transformation
How do direct indexing ideas fit into a fixed income portfolio? These two powerful strategies make one compelling combination with potential tax and risk management opportunities.
Newsflow and misperceptions can obscure the drivers of profit growth—especially during a volatile year like 2025.
The recent decline in the dollar relative to other currencies is well within historical norms. Notably, previous declines were much larger without the “fear-mongering” from the “experts of doom.”
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth joins host Nate Geraci to break down the top ETF stories shaping the first half of 2025. Astoria’s Bruce Lavine dives into one of the industry’s hottest topics: 351 Exchanges – what they are and why they matter.
Whether you’re breaking away from a wirehouse and going independent for the first time or looking for a greater degree of balance, there are opportunities for advisors to truly manage their practice the way they choose.
CEFs stand out due to their fixed capital structure, allowing portfolio managers to focus on long-term investment strategies without the need to manage daily inflows and outflows.
As tensions in the Middle East mounted to start the week, Wall Street strategists had a message for US equities investors: Stay calm and buy into market declines. The call looked prescient on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Now that the Big Tech conference season is behind us, the smart money in Apple Land is saying that Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook should be preparing to open his checkbook for a huge AI deal, so apparent are the company’s shortcomings.
For the fourth meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep rates unchanged, leaving the Fed Funds trading range at 4.25%–4.50%.
The U.S. Dollar Index, when measured against a basket of other major currencies, has declined by approximately 10% this year through mid-June and is currently trading at its lowest level in three years.
Like all appetites, the consumer typically reaches some point of appeasement. That could be the case for central bank gold purchases, which have started to show signs of receding. But market experts do not see it faltering anytime soon.
In a new Siemens AG factory that makes large switchboards for data centers in Fort Worth, Texas, artificial intelligence is doing a lot of work.
VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”
Wall Street has a new favorite investor. They’re young, they’re affluent and they’re skeptical that traditional markets can deliver wealth over the long haul. Shaped by financial crises and fueled by tech optimism, this well-heeled class of Millennials and Gen Z are moving their money into the buzzy world of alternative assets.
