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Navigating the Private Markets Wave: The Critical Role of Your RIA Advisor
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Navigating the Private Markets Wave: The Critical Role of Your RIA Advisor

As private markets spread into the portfolios of everyday investors, navigating them without a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) has become riskier than ever.

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Markets Extend Gains as Rate Cut Bets Solidify; AI Buzz Fuels Big Tech Divergence
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Markets Extend Gains as Rate Cut Bets Solidify; AI Buzz Fuels Big Tech Divergence

U.S. equities climbed for a third straight session as investors grew increasingly confident the Federal Reserve could begin cutting rates as early as December.

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Year-End Financial Moves: Smart Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
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Year-End Financial Moves: Smart Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

As 2025 comes to an end, it’s a great opportunity for investors and families to review their finances and make thoughtful decisions about their wealth.

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Markets Surge on Rate Cut Hopes; Tech Leads Rebound
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Markets Surge on Rate Cut Hopes; Tech Leads Rebound

Markets kicked off the holiday-shortened week with a sharp rally, led by technology stocks, as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its December meeting.

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Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer: How to Shop and Give Safely This Season
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Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer: How to Shop and Give Safely This Season

With the holidays fast approaching, scammers are ramping up their efforts to target shoppers and those looking to give back.

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Thanksgiving Rally or Risk? How to Protect Your Gains This Season
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Thanksgiving Rally or Risk? How to Protect Your Gains This Season

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s a good moment for investors and families to pause and appreciate how resilient both household finances and the markets have been in 2025.

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Tech-Led Reversal as Nvidia Rally Fizzles, Bitcoin Cracks
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Tech-Led Reversal as Nvidia Rally Fizzles, Bitcoin Cracks

Markets saw a sharp reversal Thursday as an early surge following Nvidia’s strong earnings report gave way to broad risk-off sentiment.

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The Most Affordable Grocery Stores for Thanksgiving Dinner
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The Most Affordable Grocery Stores for Thanksgiving Dinner

With food prices remaining high, Americans are watching their budgets closely this Thanksgiving season. And it turns out that where you shop can make a real difference.

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4 Things Investors Need to Know About AI
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4 Things Investors Need to Know About AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every part of the global economy, from automating everyday digital tasks to enabling life-saving surgical procedures. As adoption accelerates, investors are asking the same question: where are the biggest opportunities? This visualization, created in partnership with New York Life Investments, explores four key things investors need to know about AI and how to invest around it.

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How Investors Are Reshaping Portfolios for 2025
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How Investors Are Reshaping Portfolios for 2025

The “How Investors Are Reshaping Portfolios for 2025” infographic offers a clear, approachable look at the trends shaping investor decisions in a challenging year.

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Markets Edge Higher as Eyes Turn to Nvidia’s AI Signal
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Markets Edge Higher as Eyes Turn to Nvidia’s AI Signal

Stocks ended modestly higher Wednesday, snapping a four-day slide for the S&P 500 and Dow as Nvidia's post-close earnings loomed large over investor sentiment.

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Are Your Investments Safe From 2025’s Inflation Spike?
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Are Your Investments Safe From 2025’s Inflation Spike?

As Americans navigate ongoing economic uncertainty, today’s top story explores how investors are rethinking their portfolio strategies to tackle inflation, adapt to new tax rules, and manage the rising costs of risk protection—particularly with policy changes expected under the new administration.

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