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How a Few Hot Stocks Can Make 'Twin' Funds Act Like Strangers
Index funds that seem to invest the same way are performing very differently this year.
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Monte dei Paschi Weighs Options to Fend Off Intesa Bid
The Italian bank said it is weighing options to preserve its integrity, as its chief executive questioned the impact of Intesa Sanpaolo's $35 billion takeover bid.
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Allianz Posts Lower Net Profit Amid Portfolio Reshuffle
Europe's largest insurer by market capitalization booked an 11% rise in group operating profit, reaching a new record as it turns to dealmaking to reshape its portfolio.
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Munich Re Cuts Revenue Outlook After Volume Drop in July Contract Renewals
Both volumes and prices fell at last month's round of reinsurance-contract renewals, but the German reinsurer reiterated its full-year net profit guidance.
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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Banca Generali, Apollo, AMP and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
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Ratings Firm Accused of Grade Inflation Vouched for $40 Billion of Insurer Debt
Egan-Jones says it stands by the integrity and rigor of its ratings, which have been banned by a key regulator and are the focus of a lawsuit brought by former employees.
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Hedge Fund Turning Up Pressure on Voya Financial to Sell Itself
Toms Capital Investment Management is bringing its push for the asset manager to explore a sale directly to shareholders.
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Commerzbank CEO Calls For Dialogue With UniCredit
Bettina Orlopp appealed for constructive dialogue with UniCredit after the Italian bank achieved a near majority stake in its German rival.
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DraftKings Second-Quarter Revenue Falls, Hurt by Promotions
The online sports betting company posted a loss of $67.6 million for the second quarter, compared with a profit of $157.9 million a year earlier.
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Crypto Trader Wintermute Steps Onto Regulated Wall Street With Broker License
One of many digital currency firms pushing into traditional finance services, Wintermute aims to take on Jane Street, Citadel and other big market makers.
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BlackRock BDC Moves $523 Million in Loans to Pantheon-Backed Fund
The deal involves nearly half of BlackRock TCP Capital's debt investments and the lender is studying even more drastic moves
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Trump Has Called Warsh Repeatedly Since He Became Fed Chair
The president has sought Kevin Warsh's counsel on issues such as how the war in Iran is affecting the economy.
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Prosecutors Probed Whistleblower Claims That JPMorgan Mishandled Fraud Cases
A former executive alleged JPMorgan improperly denied reimbursements of more than $100 million to customers who were victims of financial scams.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 07, 2026 11:15 ET (15:15 GMT)
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