AMD, Wayfair, Humana and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. WeWork — Shares plunged 35.5% following a report in the Wall Street Journal that the shared workspace company is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week. Advanced Micro Devices — The chipmaker dipped more...

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ADP jobs report October 2023

A "Now Hiring" sign at a CVS pharmacy in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. CVS Health Corp. is scheduled to release earnings figures on August 2.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPrivate sector payroll growth increased modestly in October but missed expectations, in a potential sign...

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Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation

A wave of disruptive technology is reshaping the wealth management industry. New ESG screening tools, generative AI and conversational ChatGPT marketing have helped firms elevate their offerings, increase advisor productivity and deepen and expand client relationships in a highly personalized and holistic manner. This modernization process is also reshaping...

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$1.8bn penalty over commissions in landmark antitrust case

In a groundbreaking decision that has sent shockwaves through the real estate industry, the United States’ premier real estate brokerage firms have been held responsible for a staggering $1.8 billion in damages. This verdict comes after allegations of a seven-year conspiracy to compel homeowners to pay substantial commissions to...

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Private credit allocations rising as investors seek diversification

The private credit market is gaining traction as investors across the spectrum seek better returns and greater diversification. A new report from private credit platform Percent and Coalition Greenwich shows that 63% of respondents – largely asset managers, hedge funds and wealth managers in family offices and RIAs – plan...

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Kestra PWS adds two teams with combined $850M AUM

Kestra Private Wealth Services has added two teams to its network, with a combined $850 million in client assets. Kindred Wealth Partners in Pittsburgh is led by senior managing partners Charles Palmer, Sean O’Riordan and Randall Klaiber, who were previously with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. The $650 million team is supported...

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