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BlackRock introduces its bitcoin ETF into model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
BlackRock introduces its bitcoin ETF into model portfolios

The addition sounds risky at a time of cratering bitcoin prices, but the asset management titan says advisor demand is strong.

By Bloomberg
The Fed's 'preferred' measure of inflation is core PCE. Do advisors favor it as well?
RIAS FEB 28, 2025
The Fed's 'preferred' measure of inflation is core PCE. Do advisors favor it as well?

The Fed is well known to view core PCE as its inflation indicator of choice. However, wealth managers have their own preferences.

By Gregg Greenberg
A crypto-friendlier SEC says meme coins aren't securities
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
A crypto-friendlier SEC says meme coins aren't securities

So-called meme coins, including those launched by the president and first lady, fail the SEC's Howey Test, the agency said.

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo ditches net zero targets vilified by Trump administration
ESG FEB 28, 2025
Wells Fargo ditches net zero targets vilified by Trump administration

The Wall Street giant's decision to discontinue its climate pledges come amid a broader recalibration by some of the world's biggest banks.

By Bloomberg
State Street stole a lead on rivals with new ETF, but SEC is concerned
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
State Street stole a lead on rivals with new ETF, but SEC is concerned

The new fund has debuted on the NYSE and differs from existing options.

By Steve Randall
Nvidia earnings no longer mesmerize, but the AI chipmaker remains an advisor bellwether
RIAS FEB 27, 2025
Nvidia earnings no longer mesmerize, but the AI chipmaker remains an advisor bellwether

The company's fourth-quarter results beat analyst estimates, yet its market leadership is increasingly in question.

By Gregg Greenberg
Endowments' heavy hedge fund allocations 'grossly uneconomic,' study suggests
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Endowments' heavy hedge fund allocations 'grossly uneconomic,' study suggests

Research finds two-thirds of university endowments have assets in high-priced hedge fund and other alternative investments that have failed to outperform since 2008.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally
RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally

Chinese stocks are soaring despite President Trump's tariffs. Wealth managers, however, don't seem overly interested.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness

As a change in SEC leadership and enforcement signals a more crypto-friendly climate, two voices see a constructive picture forming for digital asset adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund

The alternative asset giant is betting on governments to continue their embrace of cleaner energy even as Trump and global conflicts put oil and gas back in focus.

By Bloomberg
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses
EQUITIES FEB 25, 2025
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses

Collective weakness in the Magnificent Seven has sent US stocks tumbling and volatility spiking, reversing earlier post-election exuberance.

By Bloomberg
10-year yield hits 2025 low on traders' revived rate-cut bets
FIXED INCOME FEB 25, 2025
10-year yield hits 2025 low on traders' revived rate-cut bets

Investors are growing confident of rate reductions amid an outlook for weaker US economy and Trump policy uncertainty.

By Bloomberg
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge

The largest weekly inflow into spot gold ETFs since March 2022 came as investors wrestle with tariff threats and Fed policy pronouncements.

By Leo Almazora
Allspring to shut down alternative equity strategies
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 24, 2025
Allspring to shut down alternative equity strategies

Fund managers like Allspring Global Investments for years have been facing competitive pressure from low fee exchange-traded funds and indexed mutual funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments

The US tech behemoth signals a strategic pivot with cancelled data center contracts while the Chinese tech giant's shares plunged on news of its $52 billion spending pledge.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan leans into direct lending with fresh $50B commitment
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
JPMorgan leans into direct lending with fresh $50B commitment

The Wall Street giant's enhanced effort to support "origination machine" underlines banks' growing incursion into the $1.6 trillion territory traditionally controlled by asset managers and credit shops.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions

With looser regulations in the offing, the digital trading platform is looking forward to expanding its trading business further beyond traditional brokerage services.

By Leo Almazora
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile

Billionaire's letter to investors follows positive earnings report.

By Steve Randall
Trump Media takes finance ambitions further with investment fund
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 21, 2025
Trump Media takes finance ambitions further with investment fund

The parent company of Truth Social said it will look for companies set to benefit from the "growing America First Economy."

By Bloomberg
European stocks are finally leading. Should financial advisors follow?
RIAS FEB 21, 2025
European stocks are finally leading. Should financial advisors follow?

Wealth managers offer their investment outlooks on newly resurgent European stocks.

By Gregg Greenberg