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71% of advisers plan to increase active ETF use, favoring value and liquidity in portfolios.
A survey by MSCI of 450 advisers in the US and Europe finds 71% plan to increase their use of active ETFs over the next two years, with 58% expecting new active ETF allocations to replace existing mutual funds. Advisers emphasize value, liquidity, an...

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF lost ~99.5% over 10 years, risky but may offer tactical entry.
The ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF (SCO) provides -2x daily inverse exposure to WTI crude oil but has lost about 99.5% of its value over the past decade due to extreme volatility and a high expense ratio of 0.95%. It is generally unsuit...

Equity valuations have declined steadily over the past year without a major market crash.
Over the last 12 months, equity valuations have compressed significantly but in an orderly manner, with no broad market crash or major correction. The top seven tech stocks, known as the Magnificent Seven, saw their valuations drop from about 33x to ...

US diesel prices hit $6/gal amid Ukraine-Russia conflict; Trump urges Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian refineries.
US diesel prices have reached a record high of over $6 per gallon due to supply disruptions caused by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. President Trump has urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to hal...

Yen's strength shifts carry trade focus to yuan and Canadian dollar amid Japan rate hike bets
The Japanese yen has strengthened about 6% against the dollar since late July, driven by Bank of Japan intervention and expectations of rate hikes. This has made the yen less attractive for carry trades, where investors borrow in low-yield currencies...

Barnes & Noble Education shifts to affordable education programs with recurring revenue model
Barnes & Noble Education is transitioning from a traditional bookstore retailer to providing inclusive educational programs billed through tuition fees. This new model offers recurring revenue, higher sales volume, and more predictable pricing, suppo...

AI stocks fall as leading developers call for a slowdown over safety concerns
Shares in AI-related companies in Asia dropped sharply after prominent AI leaders, including OpenAI's CEO and Elon Musk, urged a slowdown in AI development due to safety risks. This caused major indexes like South Korea's KOSPI to fall 3.7%, with com...

Meridian Mining joins VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, boosting visibility and liquidity for its gold project.
Meridian Mining plc has been included in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF following the fund's quarterly review, effective September 18, 2026. This inclusion highlights Meridian's progress in advancing its Cabaçal gold-copper project in Brazil and i...

Mondelez cuts supply time by 2 months with $22M chocolate ingredient plant in Malaysia
Mondelez International has opened a $22 million chocolate crumb production facility in Shah Alam, Malaysia, reducing supply-chain lead time by at least two months for a key Cadbury ingredient. This local production replaces imports from Australia and...

87.3% chance Fed will raise rates to 3.75-4% at Sept 16, 2026 FOMC meeting, market largely priced in.
The CME's fed funds futures indicate an 87.3% probability that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will increase the federal funds rate from the current 3.50-3.75% range to 3.75-4% at the September 16, 2026 meeting. This expected rate hike appea...

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