Fed signals possible year-end rate hike as jobs data loom
The Fed kept rates steady on Sept 15 amid uncertainty and market turbulence. With Yellen and other officials signaling a likely hike later this year, investors watch this week's ADP private payrolls, unemployment benefits data, and the Friday September jobs report for clues on December timing. Analysts say strong US data could sway the path to a pause or hike.
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SigFig tracking shows Blackrock fund owners pay higher 12b-1 fees
Data from SigFig indicates mutual fund owners with Blackrock funds are about 3.5 times more likely than others to pay at least 1% in 12b-1 fees. The report outlines USA portfolio activity including 5 and 6 month averages, turnover, and top holdings and trades, with entities like IOTE INFORMA and MSTX CANF DDOES appearing in the readouts.
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SigFig empowers over half a million investors online
SigFig tracks portfolios for more than 500000 users nationwide with total assets around 200 billion dollars. The page notes SigFig analysis forms the basis of the data presented, highlighting the scale and reach of the investment tracking service.
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Yahoo plans Ali baba stake spin off despite IRS doubt
Stocks and profits update notes Yahoo will proceed with a spinoff of its stake in the Chinese search engine Alibaba despite an IRS pronouncement. Ralph Lauren shares rise after hours as Stefan Larsson nears CEO role. Ceres inks a licensing deal with KWS SAAT to evaluate bioinformatics DNA tech.
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ACAT Fees: Hidden Costs When Moving Your Investments
A guide explains that brokers often charge an ACAT transfer fee to move stocks to another firm. Typical charges run around $50, with some higher. Options include partial transfers or selling positions to transfer cash to avoid the fee, though taxes may apply. Consider brokers offering fee waivers for partial transfers.
Stocks offering shelter in a slipping S&P 500
Investors seek hiding places as the market falls with the S&P 500 down 8.5 percent this year. Nine stocks beat the drag by staying up or near highs while providing yields of 2.3 percent or higher. Altria 4.1 percent, McDonald’s 3.5 percent, and TECO Energy 3.4 percent lead, with TECO awaiting a Canadian buyer Emera.
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