First Republic Bank recently declared cash dividends on several of its perpetual preferred stocks including its Noncumulative Perpetual Series D, E, F, G and H preferred stocks.

U.S. trade issues that have been in the spotlight recently could have the markets remaining on edge according to a recent article by Charles Schwab senior vice president and chief global investment strategist Jeffrey Kleintop.

The authors write that Amazon has intensified competiveness by lowering the switching and search costs for consumers.

Even fewer -- only 38 percent -- have calculated how much savings they will need to retire.

The company's day-to-day business and purchases will be limited to 55,583 common shares.

The 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey shows retirees with guaranteed income from a defined benefit plan are much more confident that they will be able to live comfortably through retirement compared to those who don't have one.

The creation of Neuberger Berman Specialty Finance group (NBSF) was recently announced by its parent company Neuberger Berman from New York City headquarters as a segue into a wider scope within the specialty finance industry.

To help advisers identify these new demands, LPL Financial recently crafted a whitepaper suggesting they identify the trust factor, focus on goals, and develop an individualized plan for every client.

Employee-owned financial management firm Baird has added The Pillar Group to its roster, with plans to work from Baird’s wealth management office on East Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee.

Wilmington Trust has appointed Alvina Lo as chief wealth strategist to oversee planning, advice and thought leadership services for Wilmington’s Wealth Advisory division.

Northern Trust has released data showing past consecutive quarterly gains have come to a halt for institutional asset owners who had flat-to-negative investment returns in 2018's first quarter.

A recent ruling by the Danish National Tax Board will allow Denmark's institutional investors to benefit from dual taxation treaties and allows access to Northern Trust Asset Management's Common Contractural Fund.

MDU Resources Group Inc.'s board of directors recently announced the company's last quarter common stock dividend will remain at 19.75 cents per share for the current quarter.

According to the Great American Insurance Group article, the cattle complex's triple-digit fall was due to commercial selling, tech concerns and concern about the demand for beef.

While most are just fine with their roles in financial decisions, research shows eight out of 10 will be alone, divorced or widowed.

A recent SunTrust Banks' survey of over 500 small business owners reveals many are ready to step up their social media and online marketing with the improved economy.

Energy tops the chart with an 84 percent blended growth rate, followed by technology at 34.6 percent.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management Brian Luster offered several tips for business owners who may find their "newfound freedom" overwhelming or who have a loss of identity.

Apervita Inc. recently appointed entrepreneur and technologist James Bradley as the company's board of directors chair and independent director.

A recent survey by Prudential's Workplace Solutions Group highlights the benefits of financial wellness programs for employees, which may explain the jump to 83 percent of companies offering such benefits to their workers.