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The SEC posted a press release warning investors of fraud in the sector Friday morning, following the seventh trading halt in two months in the marijuana sector. The press release warns of "potential fraud in microcap companies that claim their operations relate to the marijuana industry,"...

The Nasdaq index traded above 4,000 for the first time since 2000. The other major indices were flat for the day as markets couldn't hold on to early gains that were boosted by an international accord with Iran. Economic news was rather light and there were no comments from a Fed chairperson that...

While not offering any specifics, investors seemed comfortable enough with Dennis Lockhart's comments to end the week on a positive note. While speaking to CNBC the Atlanta Fed chief commented that tapering will begin “when the economy is ready and when the market is ready.” Lockhart also noted...