They're b-a-a-c-k!
Mortgage-backed bonds are hitting the market once again. But questions are already being asked about the risks -- and ratings -- of the home-loan securities.
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Five IBDs in $7M settlement over nontraded-REIT sales
18,368 views | May 22, 2013
Ameriprise and four other IBDs agreed to pay fines and restitution in a deal with Massachusetts securities cop William Galvin. The state's action is the latest in a series of crackdowns on the sale of nontraded REITs.
Liquidity liquidity everywhere: Schorsch taking REIT brokerage public
2,308 views | May 22, 2013
It's good times in the nontraded REIT industry. The lastest sign: ARCP boss Nick Schorsch plans to stage yet another 'liquidity' event — this time, taking a REIT brokerage public.
Fidelity: Bond fears overblown
1,520 views | May 23, 2013
Rates are rising but there's no big catalyst to drive big losses.
Investors, beware: housing market still has cracks
1,492 views | May 22, 2013
Investors should take note: the housing market still has its issues, notably rising mortgage delinquency rates for some homebuyers.
Bull market steers ETF assets to big gains
918 views | May 23, 2013
Net inflows across the board from stocks to bonds as advisers use funds for core, tactical plays
They're b-a-a-c-k! Mortgage bonds hitting the market
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Mortgage-backed bonds are hitting the market once again. But questions are already being asked about the risks -- and ratings -- of the home-loan securities.
Stocks' secret weapon? Buybacks at five-year high
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Corporate repurchases seen providing support for equities; 'definitely been helpful'

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