S&P 500 nears record close amid rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 climbs toward its May 2015 record close as markets rally on expectations the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes this summer. Energy prices bolster gains while Dow, Nasdaq, and Russell lag, signaling a broad market rally pending broader index participation.
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Did You Know Facts About SigFig Investors in America
A compact look at American investors who use SigFig tracking services. The article highlights user adoption trends, platform features like automated portfolio tracking and fee comparison, and the demographic spread across regions and markets. It notes evolving tools and potential impacts on personal investment decisions.
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SigFig shows US investors tilt toward equities in tech heavy portfolios
Data from SigFig analyze America’s online investors with over half a million users and 200 billion in assets. Five day average return is negative 0.18 percent and six month average minus 0.55 percent. The common allocation bands are balanced 30 to 50 percent in equities and aggressive 71 percent or more in equities. AAPL emerges as the most bought and sold holding.
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Firearm background checks dip in May per FBI report
The FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System recorded 1.87 million firearm background checks in May, down 12.9 percent from April. Hercules Offshore seeks bankruptcy protection and plans liquidation after a failed restructuring in a challenging oil market. Adamis Pharmaceuticals faces FDA rejection of its emergency allergic reaction drug.
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Do it yourself investing can cut adviser fees
Do it yourself investors can save on fees by using low cost exchange traded funds. Traditional advisers typically charge about 1 percent annually plus possible mutual fund or ETF expenses. On a one million dollar portfolio the total could reach eighteen thousand dollars, though some advisers reduce fees for larger balances or provide extra services.
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Fortune 500: Walmart tops list as Apple and Facebook push
Walmart remains No 1 for the fourth straight year in Fortune 500 rankings based on 2015 revenues. Apple leads profits at $53 billion, while Facebook and Netflix show major jumps into the top 200. Overall revenues declined 4.2 percent with energy firms hit hardest, as Fortune notes the list reflecting U.S. GDP scale and market shifts.
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