The start of 2026 has brought a wave of uncertainty to the independent wealth management sector as San Blas Securities, a prominent Atlanta-based broker-dealer, faces a high-level leadership vacuum. Following a period of aggressive growth that saw the firm’s assets under management (AUM) climb to over $2 billion, the
In a move that signals a relentless continuation of the wealth management industry’s consolidation trend, EP Wealth Advisors ("EP Wealth") has officially announced its acquisition of Capital Insight Partners (CIP), a Scottsdale, Arizona-based firm managing approximately $730 million in assets. This deal, finalized on January 6, 2026, marks the
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The first full trading week of 2026 has opened with a dramatic surge for the digital asset sector, led by a powerful performance from Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN). On January 5, 2026, shares of the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange jumped more than 8%, trading near $256.12. This
December 26, 2025 Introduction Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) enters the final days of 2025 as the undisputed protagonist of the fintech sector’s second act. Once viewed through the narrow lens of the 2021 "meme-stock" craze, the company has spent the last 24 months systematically dismantling the bear case against it. Today, Robinhood is no [...]
The S&P 500 index opened the 2026 trading year with a definitive technical breakout on January 2nd, surging past critical resistance levels and signaling a robust start to the new year. After a frustrating "Santa Stall" that saw the market endure a four-day losing streak to close out 2025,
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As the final bells of 2025 echo across the trading floors, the S&P 500 (NYSE Arca: SPY) finds itself perched at a historic precipice, tantalizingly close to the psychologically monumental 7,000 level. While the broad market celebrates a robust 17.3% annual gain, technical analysts and institutional desks
As the curtain closes on 2025, the exuberant "risk-on" sentiment that defined the early years of the artificial intelligence boom has been replaced by a somber, calculated retreat. On this final day of the year, December 31, 2025, financial markets are grappling with a stark reality: the American consumer is
As the final bells of 2025 ring across global exchanges, the financial story of the year is not the resurgence of big banks or the maneuvers of private equity giants, but the unprecedented dominance of the individual trader. Today, December 31, 2025, data confirms that retail participation has reached its
As the final grain of sand slips through the hourglass of 2025, Wall Street is preparing for its traditional transition into the new year. Today, December 31, 2025, marks the conclusion of a historic year for equities, characterized by the continued dominance of artificial intelligence and a resilient U.S.
