Record keepers, asset managers and tech companies spend tens of millions of dollars annually on market research and product development, looking to find the next great thing for defined contribution plans. But there are much simpler ways to determine whether a product or service category will resonate. In the $3 million to $250 million 401(k)…
Halfway through the year, individual and retail investors are navigating an uncertain economic backdrop marked by persistent inflation concerns and elevated interest rates. Two new mid-year outlooks suggested that investors are becoming increasingly selective about where they seek returns. Fortress Investment Group LLC argued in its mid-year outlook that private credit may be better positioned…
Anthony Mathew Eisen, a director at Block, Inc. (XYZ +1.90%), sold 18,000 shares of Class A Common Stock between July 9, 2026 and July 13, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Transaction value $1.4 million Shares sold 18,000 Post-transaction shares (directly held) 1,838,672 Post-transaction value $144.74 million Key questions…
David J. Lee, a director and chief financial officer at Webtoon Entertainment Inc. (WBTN +1.82%), reported the disposal of 9,463 shares of common stock on July 12, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Transaction value $109,203 Shares sold 9,463 Post-transaction shares (directly held) 221,586 Post-transaction value $2.6 million Transaction…
If you’ve been feeling the sting of higher restaurant prices, there’s at least one place where a burger, fries and a soda won’t break the bank. A new DoorDash report found the cheapest burger combo in America is in Austin, Texas, where a burger-and-fries meal costs an average of $12.94. The finding comes from the…
The second quarter was a six-year best for U.S. stocks — here are the three sectors poised to lead the next leg higher.
The guidance is aimed at reporting entities such as banks, credit unions, trust companies, and providers of life insurance and loans. Participation is voluntary. The Commissioner’s office notes that developing a code is not mandatory unless a firm intends to engage in this kind of information sharing. The guidance clarifies what a code must contain to win…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters President Donald Trump plans to claim in a Thursday night speech that newly declassified intelligence reports reveal a foreign nation’s plans to interfere in the 2020 presidential election,…
The implied tax subsidy rates for large profitable firms vary significantly among countries that grant notable relief, ranging from 1 percent in Denmark to 39 percent in Portugal. France and Poland provide the second and third most generous relief after Portugal, with implied tax subsidy rate of 36 percent. Of the countries that grant notable…
Voya Partners Expands SinglepointAI Partnership Voya Financial Inc. announced a new application programming interface integration with SinglepointAI Inc. that will add artificial-intelligence-enabled technology and data connectivity to the retirement plan onboarding process for third-party administrators. The integration will connect SinglepointAI and Voya’s digital onboarding platform to reduce manual processes, improve data accuracy and deliver a…