Markets Gave Up Big Gains: Bearish Risks Ahead

The technology sector started this week with strong trading volume on higher relative volume. This faded by 11 a.m. The index, along with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 (IVV), ended Monday slightly higher. The Russell 2000 (IWM), however, was the out-performing index. Investors believe the rally in the mega-cap will spread to small capitalization firms. The biggest holdings in IWM ETF are Insmed (INSM), FTAI Aviation (FTAI), and Fabrinet (FN). On the index, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), a retail firm, and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), a supermarket chain, are especially attractive holdings.Stock…

How retiring brokers may impact M&A

When it comes to pricing an insurance brokerage for sale, business continuity and the firm’s ability to retain key producers are both critical factors. “For sellers that are further away from retirement age and who are the key producer, there…The post How retiring brokers may impact M&A appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.