Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

The longer the trend continues, the more likely its effects could spread to bank earnings and the economy.

The bank criticized the jury for "accepting to the penny" the family's legal team's invitation to award the $8 billion without doing any independent analysis.

The SEC sought $3.4 billion in sanctions, the lowest total since 2013, according to data collected by a law professor at Georgetown University.

Improved prospects for tax legislation propelled the latest boost in equities.

The estimated $490 million deal is a part of a push from Nippon Life to expand its asset management operations.

Although bigger may be better for the fund giants, passive strategies may be blurring the inherent value of securities.

The once dubbed masters of the universe have barely made money this year and once again, their returns pale next to those of cheaper index funds.

Aside from stocks, strong and consistent trends have been hard to come by this year.

The firm is adjusting to more investors opting for low-cost funds over active management.

For those worried that high valuations guarantee trouble in the markets, data shows pricey equities can get even pricier.