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The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.87%) is widely regarded as the most important U.S. stock index. To be included in the index, a U.S.-based company must meet a set of criteria, including demonstrating consistent profitability. While the committee typically adds and removes constituent companies from the index quarterly, it occasionally needs to add a new company…

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending. The Nikkei was down 2.69% at 64,634.04 as of 0112 GMT, while the broader ‌Topix slipped ⁠1.28% ⁠to 4,002.09. The Nikkei has lost more than 7% so far this month,…

A new study from alts platform iCapital found that advisor usage of alternative investments continues to gain momentum, despite some of the challenges that faced private credit. However, asset allocation preferences have shifted as well as what advisors are prioritizing when it comes to alts technology. Overall, the study found that 89% of surveyed advisors…

For veterans and military spouses, entrepreneurship provides a powerful pathway to continue serving—by turning military-honed skills, such as leadership, adaptability and resilience, into small business ownership. Sometimes, navigating the transition from military life to business ownership comes with unique challenges. That’s where SBA resource partners make a big difference. Through SBA grants, the following veteran…

A resident of DLF Mangolias, Gurugram, Haryana, received $3.14 lakh ($314,000) as the redemption of a Bermuda-focused global investment fund. He maintained that the $300,000 that he had initially invested in this Bermuda fund came entirely from his Singapore salary. But this did not stop Income Tax officials from charging him under the Black Money…

After the OSC imposed the TCTO, Dunkerley and two other respondents allegedly continued trading securities and breached the order 20 times.  The regulator alleges the conduct harmed investors and eroded confidence in Ontario’s capital markets.   None of the allegations has been proven.  Dunkerley is chief executive officer and founding partner of BG Wealth Group Inc,…