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Why investors seem unphased by a monetary policy backdrop that has been decidedly less accommodative than anticipated at the beginning of the year #markets

Here are some considerations you should keep in mind when looking into student housing in the US. #college #USA #housing

11-step plan designed to guide holistic financial advisors those managing both insurance and assets under management toward achieving their targets #growth

Semiconductor ETFs are on a tear, racking up eight straight months of net inflows totaling a staggering $7.3 billion. #ETF

Fed rate cuts and overseas economic rebounds weigh on the US dollar, weightier investment returns for US investors may exist abroad as we ride into 2025.

No wonder it has postponed dealing with this issue until the last minute from 2017 until after the 2024 presidential and Congressional elections. #taxes

My top three that contribute to an advisor’s long-term success in our increasingly competitive and continually changing industry. #advisors #growth

Wise to diversify the risk of being wholly dependent on the whims of the Federal Reserve monetary policy and seek other options for income. #income

NVIDIA earnings are just a preview of the widespread adoption and benefits of AI across the entire global economy… which is far awesome-ER! #AI

It’s worth finding out what’s holding them back, and why attitudes appear to be so different compared to across the Atlantic. #invest #research

This can lead to compounding returns for those investors who are patient enough to stay the course. #investors #strategy

By positioning themselves as knowledgeable and trustworthy educators, advisors can build strong relationships with Gen Z clients.

Strategies for growing your wellness business in 2025, focusing on innovation, customer engagement, and strategic partnerships. #growth #health

And the market is on fire, up 33% over the past year, albeit just 15% better in dollar terms after the yen’s steady decline. #Japan #markets

Privacy and surveillance has been around for a long time which may be why it is a worry when integrating AI into our daily lives.

Bipartisan efforts seldom give any of us, partisan or not, the information we need to decide issues. #voice #independent

Can satisfaction be high with low engagement?  How can financial professionals help clients better engage in the financial planning process?

The defensive nature of the FTSE 100 has come to the fore, with the index rising in early trade amid fresh uncertainty in the Middle East. #gold

Younger people are putting high-risk investments ahead of debt repayments, leaving them in a highly precarious position. #youth #debt #investing

Knowing that your are likely catching them in the middle of something, it's best to clear and purposful. This is not a time to wing it. #growth

If history were to repeat, money market yields are likely to decline, and investors may be better served by being invested in stocks and bonds.

In 2023 and 2024, the Federal Reserve's rate hikes increased bond yields, making bonds more appealing than dividend stocks and ETFs.

This democratization is transforming the way we help clients manage their finances, invest, and plan for their futures. #advisors #future

April saw the S&P 500 break its winning streak, falling 4.2%, dragged down by poor tech stock performance. #markets

We witness the evolution of virtual trust, a movement that guarantees to reshape industries, governance, and societal interactions at huge. #crypto

Nuclear Energy ETFs have soared over 70% in the past year, fueled by rising uranium prices and strong long-term demand. #ETF

The Fed has indicated a lower interest rate environment could be appropriate which may further support earnings and valuations. #markets

How AI is being increasingly adopted by wealth manager’s today as a tool for enabling them to forge this close relationship. #advisors #AI

Quarter earnings season nearly over, let’s review the numbers to assess the current health of this market, and the outlook for its longevity. #market

The rich have never paid much individual income tax on their capital income, and neither have the non-rich. #taxes #rich

To help you accomplish ideal security guidelines, here are five fundamental tips to consider. #security #tips #advisors

With an improving economic outlook and strengthening corporate profitability, will investors start swiping right on European equities? #Europe

This go-round, inflation has fallen without triggering recession thanks to increasing economic supply #inflation #economy

When economists pitched recession forecasts last year the stock market embraced a contrary view with a more optimistic bias. #markets

Those concerns limit how much the Fed should reduce the interest rate when the inflation rate falls. #inflation #Fed #rates

The ongoing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions in the Middle East have spurred investor interest in Aerospace & Defense ETFs.

Within seconds, and almost instinctively the personnel onboard executed the five principles of risk management. #risk 

Ardent annuity advocates that guaranteed income products hold a rightful place in many clients’ retirement plans. #NCRetirementCenter

Clear that there are several trending challenges and opportunities facing the industry. These include the humanization of financial advice #advisors

Acknowledging those who lose when making trade-offs has always been difficult for elected officials. #elections #politics

Taken the first step towards a sound financial future by simply signing up for this class. I’m going to provide five other simple steps.#finance

Inflationary pressures and increased marketing spending, tight cost controls in other areas meant that underlying operating profits grew ahead of revenue.

Prospects for punitive trade tariffs, and U.S. manufacturing incentive programs have all accelerated the pace of U.S. onshoring and re-shoring. #markets

Money is the lifeline of any business. The journey from idea to profitable business growth needs the consistent fuel of capital.

Meta’s substantial investment in AI has the ability to hugely improve engagement with its platforms. #meta #investing #stocks

This April both broad interest rate volatility and an uptick in new issuance over the past month are certainly playing their part as well. #fixed #income

Solid gains so far in 2024 should not be overlooked, as there is reason to believe that the market may gain momentum in the months ahead. #Canada #markets

AGF senior analyst Grace Huang lists some of the potential catalysts that could benefit semiconductor stocks moving forward. #stocks

How you talk about ESG with clients may need to change. #ESG #advisors #investors