Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

Leo Almazora
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Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits

With bonds failing to provide a safety net for steeply falling stock prices, many investors are letting go of their "set it and forget it" approach.

More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds

Sneak peek into annual defined contribution plan report shows average participant balances reached an all-time high amid rising equity markets.

Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2025
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain

The iconic actor's death alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leaves pressing questions about what happens next to his assets.

Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits

Of millions of deaths reported yearly, just a fraction of a percent are "erroneously reported" cases that need to be corrected, the agency said.

Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 14, 2025
Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick

The plan could offer $24,000 in relief for some taxpayers, but experts warn of consequences.

BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2025
BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China

Commentary from state-owned publication blasts sale to investor consortium as "spineless groveling," denting Hong Kong-based firm's stock.

Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2025
Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors

Former advisor alleges an incentive for veteran advisors to give business to women and nonwhite rookies disadvantages straight white male advisors.

Buffer ETFs gain steam among rattled advisors and investors
INVESTING ETFS MAR 14, 2025
Buffer ETFs gain steam among rattled advisors and investors

Interest has grown in the structured downside-protection strategies, though some advisors and analysts caution against trade-offs.

Tesla's Magnificent Seven status in doubt as EV stock tumbles
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 14, 2025
Tesla's Magnificent Seven status in doubt as EV stock tumbles

Declining sales numbers, concerns around Elon Musk, and exposure to tariff risks are casting a shadow over the company's previously unshakable exceptionalism.

Advisors' gen AI adoption lags growing interest
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 13, 2025
Advisors' gen AI adoption lags growing interest

A pair of surveys shed light on how advisors want to use generative AI – and the biggest barriers holding them back.