The Conference Board's gauge of current consumer sentiment increased to 102 in May, from an upwardly revised 97.5 in April.

"The odds of us raising rates are quite low, but I don't want to take anything off the table."

Earlier this year brought some thought-provoking legal developments on digital assets and related technologies from Spanish-speaking civil law jurisdictions.

BlackRock's LifePath Paycheck offering gives participants in defined-contribution plans access to guaranteed income through a target-date fund.

"I still don't see the data that's compelling to see we're going to cut rates here."

FOMC officials believe interest rate policy is "well-positioned" but mentioned a willingness to tighten further if warranted.

"The Antitrust Division sends a powerful message to America's monopolists: If you break the law, you will face a formidable opponent in court."

Systematic investors use computer models to scan entire markets and select securities that fit their strategies. Traditional asset managers will have to "evolve or risk being left behind."