After Major FTC Warning, Car Dealers Called Deceptive Pricing a Fringe Problem. New CoPilot Data Show It Happens in 59% of Car Deals.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its most serious warning to the auto industry in years, specifying that deceptive dealership pricing practices are illegal. The agency followed this up by sending letters to 97 dealership groups threatening enforcement action. The auto industry's response was to downplay the issue, with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issuing a statement that the “overwhelming majority” of dealers are compl.

Business Wire • Jun 15, 2026

Is First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 11, 2026

Should First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FTC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.

Zacks Investment Research • May 6, 2026

Regional bank earnings, credit concerns in focus

CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Money Movers' with the latest details on how markets are digesting news of credit concerns.

CNBC Television • Oct 17, 2025

5 Undervalued Growth ETFs to Play on Cues of Easing Trade Tensions

On April 22, 2025, Wall Street saw signs of easing trade tensions, leading key U.S. equity gauges to advance for two consecutive days.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2025

FTC: AlphaDEX Strategy Does Not Work For Large-Cap Growth ETFs

FTC tracks a well-diversified basket of 187 large-cap securities selected for their strong growth characteristics and weak value features. Its Index reconstitutes quarterly, and FTC's ER is 0.58%. Its AlphaDEX methodology aims to enhance returns by adding secondary screens covering momentum and short-term sales growth, but the approach also filters out high-quality stocks. The result is one of the lowest-quality large-cap growth ETFs on the market. FTC's selections are also highly levered, with an average interest coverage ratio 9x lower than its peers.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2025

Large-Cap Growth ETF (FTC) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund FTC is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 43% from its 52-week low of $103.42 per share.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2024

Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2024

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GovWaste--CAGW's 25th annual compilation of the hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is here.

Business Wire • Oct 24, 2024

Rate Cut in the Cards? ETFs to Play

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July. This may lead the Fed to cut rates in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2024

Growth ETFs to Play as Fed Sticks to 3 Rate Cuts Projections

The Fed's decision to maintain interest rates and its forecast for rate cuts reflects a cautious approach toward managing inflation while considering economic growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 21, 2024