State Street Corporation is a financial services and banking holding company that primarily serves institutional investors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including investment management, investment research and trading, and administrative services for mutual funds and other investment vehicles. With a strong focus on asset servicing and custody, State Street assists its clients in managing and optimizing their investment portfolios, while also providing tools and analytics to enhance their decision-making processes. The firm is known for its expertise in creating tailored solutions for a diverse clientele, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, helping them meet their financial and investment goals. Read More
In a move aimed at reshaping the American social contract, President Donald Trump used his February 2026 State of the Union address to unveil "America’s 401(k)," a government-backed retirement initiative designed to provide portable, high-efficiency savings accounts to millions of workers currently locked out of the private pension
In a move that effectively dismantles a decade of sustainability-driven investment trends, President Trump has signed Executive Order 14366, titled "Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors." The order, signed in late 2025 and moving into full enforcement this February 2026, mandates the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
NEW YORK — In a historic realignment of global capital, investors have flooded into precious metals exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at a scale not seen in decades. As of February 25, 2026, the migration of liquidity from high-growth technology and consumer discretionary sectors into hard assets has reached a fever pitch, driven
As of February 24, 2026, the fixed-income market is witnessing a historic anomaly that has confounded traditional macroeconomic models. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT) is holding firmly onto a significant upside breakout, even as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) teeters on the edge of a
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered a sobering message to financial markets on February 23, 2026, signaling that the central bank is likely to skip a widely anticipated interest rate cut at its upcoming March meeting. Speaking at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conference, Waller cited a surprisingly
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State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share of common stock, payable on April 13, 2026 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2026.
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AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Federated Underwriting Company (Federated) (Colchester, VT).
As of February 13, 2026, Vanguard has cemented its position not just as a low-cost index provider, but as a dominant force in the evolution of active management and private market access. With global assets under management (AUM) reaching a staggering $11.6 trillion and its exchange-traded fund (ETF) segment
State Street Investment Management today announced the launch of the State Street Prime Money Market ETF (MMK), an actively managed ETF designed to meet the cash management needs of investors seeking the convenience, transparency and trading flexibility of ETFs.
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced that Mariner, a privately held national financial services firm, will implement Charles River’s Wealth Management Solution to streamline its operations and support its long-term growth strategy, including its goal of expanding to 5,000 advisors.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. But uncertainty about fiscal and monetary policy has tempered enthusiasm,
and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 2.4%. This drop is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 7.7% return.
The departure of Gary Gensler and the subsequent appointment of Paul S. Atkins as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled a fundamental transformation in U.S. financial regulation. As of February 11, 2026, the era of "regulation by enforcement" that characterized the previous administration has been
In a historic session that has redefined the boundaries of the precious metals market, spot gold surged to a fresh all-time high of $5,087.10 on February 11, 2026. This monumental ascent past the $5,000 psychological barrier marks a watershed moment for global finance, driven by an aggressive
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, John Woods, will present at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference in Miami, FL on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at approximately 1:50 pm ET.
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, has signed a support agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to establish a new operating center in the Al Ain region, Abu Dhabi. The collaboration marks a significant step in State Street’s long-term expansion strategy in the Middle East and UAE and reinforces its role as a strategic partner within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) ecosystem.
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to convene tomorrow, January 27, 2026, the financial world is less focused on the federal funds rate and more on the political storm swirling around the Eccles Building. With the current benchmark rate sitting at a range of 3.50% to 3.
State Street’s fourth quarter results for 2025 outpaced Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations, yet the market reacted negatively, with shares declining over 4%. Management attributed the quarter’s growth to robust fee income from investment services and asset management, as well as ongoing operating leverage improvements. CEO Ron O’Hanley cited the launch of new digital asset platforms and double-digit servicing fee growth in private markets as notable contributors. However, software and processing fees declined due to a shift from on-premises to cloud-based offerings, with management noting this transition is central to future recurring revenue growth.
CHICAGO — Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) reported a significant earnings beat for the fourth quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sustained global market rally and a sharp rise in fee-based revenue. The Chicago-based financial giant posted a net income of $466 million, translating to an adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
In a definitive display of financial dominance, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) announced this month that its assets under management (AUM) have officially surged past the $14 trillion mark, fueled by a record-breaking fourth quarter in 2025. The earnings report, released on January 15, 2026, revealed that the world’s largest
