Consolidation Continues: Fewer Broker-Dealers, More Reps, and Growth in Dual Registration
The broker-dealer landscape is undergoing steady consolidation, even as the total number of registered representatives continues to edge higher.
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Three Market Reversals That Could Surprise Clients in Second Half of 2025
HSBC Global Research cautions several prevailing market assumptions may not hold through the second half of 2025 and advisors should prepare clients.
Don’t Panic, But Don’t be Complacent Either — Just Get Use to Trump's Ever-Shifting Trade Deadlines
The July 9 expiration date for the administration’s 90-day tariff reprieve is approaching quickly. Most trading partners remain in limbo.
Stock Pickers Shine, Sniffing Out Value During Market Tumult
Value investing has been out of favor in US stocks, last quarter wasn't different, beaten-down shares badly trailed broader market’s furious rally.
Biggest US Banks Hike Dividends, Announce Share Buybacks After Acing Stress Tests
US banking giants announced plans on Tuesday to raise their third-quarter dividends after clearing the Federal Reserve's annual health check.
Rising Government Debt Poses Greatest Risk to US Market Standing, Says BlackRock
Surging U.S. government debt may sap investor appetite for key U.S. assets like long-dated Treasuries and the dollar.
The Tech Rally is About A Lot More Than Magnificent 7 Right Now
This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief: The broadening of the AI trade is here.
