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Bay Area Advisor Departs Commonwealth to Start Own RIA

Wealth Management

Spiegelman dropped his FINRA license about three or four years ago and had been moving toward a fee-only model for several years. Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com July 23, 2025 2 Min Read Adam Spiegelman Adam Spiegelman, a financial advisor based in Alamo, Calif., Got to scramble,’” he said.

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Polymarket to Re-enter US Market with $112M Exchange Acquisition

Trade Brains

Today, the world’s largest prediction market stands ready to return, after acquiring QCEX, a fully licensed US derivatives exchange and clearinghouse, for $112 million. QCEX, based in Boca Raton, Florida, holds licenses as both a derivatives exchange and a clearinghouse, all overseen by the CFTC.

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5 Debt free stocks with strong 1 year returns of up to 112%; Do you own any?

Trade Brains

The company also manufactures and distributes the iconic Marlboro brand of cigarettes in India under a licensing agreement with Philip Morris International. is high, the valuation reflects its growth trajectory. suggests premium pricing, its fundamentals support the valuation. Its stock currently trades at Rs. Force Motors Ltd.

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Jefferies Pick: 3 Fundamentally strong stocks with robust recovery potential to keep on your radar

Trade Brains

The Brokerage firm Jefferies has highlighted three ‘fallen angels’ as its top contra picks for the next 12 months, pointing to strong potential for a cyclical recovery despite their premium valuations. Despite the revision, Jefferies maintained its “buy” rating, citing attractive valuations.

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Alternative Investments Explained: What Are They, And How Are They Taxed?

Harness Wealth

Risks: Illiquidity, subjective valuation, authenticity risks, fraud risks, market demand fluctuations, and high transaction costs. Financial Professional Qualification: Holding certain financial licenses, such as Series 7, 65, or 82, may also grant accreditation status. What are the biggest risks of alternative investments?

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Transcript: Ron Shaich, Au Bon Pain, Panera Bread & CAVA

The Big Picture

00:09:05 [Speaker Changed] So you licensed the spot. And, and so my point to you is, is once we define the categories, dominance matters, somebody will own the reason the, the, the market is paying upwards of, has been paying upwards of $15 billion a valuation on kava. How does that lead to eventually purchasing Obum Pot?

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10 Monday AM Reads

The Big Picture

The biggest pushback I’ve seen is that valuations have been stretched after the big run-up since the 2022 bear market. McMahon’s ruling may also undermine what has been a growing trend toward the licensing of copyrighted content by AI developers — in part to forestall copyright infringement claims.