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EQUITIES DEC 23, 2014
Why the financial markets get so excited by revised growth numbers

On the <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu today: Mohamed El-Erian breaks down the better-than-expected economic growth numbers. Plus: Warren Buffett's big year, gold investors are only starting to feel the hurt, and finding value where others only see tax-loss selling.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES DEC 23, 2014
Meredith Whitney's big hedge fund investor wants out as performance flags

As one investor, with $50 million in the well-known analyst's fund, asks for redemption, three execs depart from fund that launched in November 2013.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES DEC 23, 2014
Stocks and bonds catch a ride on the surging dollar

As economic strength and Fed policy push the greenback to a 7-year high, market strategists see knock-on gains for other assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES DEC 23, 2014
Money managers to redraw battle plans after SEC nixes batch of nontransparent ETFs

In a preliminary decision, the Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications for nontransparent ETFs from BlackRock, Inc. and Precidian Investments, determining that the proposals are not in the public interest.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ALTERNATIVES DEC 23, 2014
Reps selling nontraded REITs could be swimming in liquidity

Up to $13.6 billion in fresh equity expected to flow from listings, mergers and special distributions.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES DEC 22, 2014
Advisers and analysts scramble to make sense of a wild market ride

Giving the Fed credit and blame for pushing markets past fundamentals.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES DEC 21, 2014
Homebuilders lag real estate investment trusts amid U.S. rebound

The gap will probably endure for years as job growth spurs demand for office, retail and apartment properties faster than Americans can buy new houses.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES DEC 21, 2014
Schorsch accused of manipulating ARCP books: Suit

American Realty Capital Properties Inc.'s former chief accounting officer alleges the ex-chairman ordered numbers to be changed.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES DEC 20, 2014
New platforms for alternatives trading miss the mark

Smart money should be focused on finding ways to help advisers first navigate the liquid alts world.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch resigns from RCAP, boards of AR Capital affiliates

REIT czar resigns from RCAP, boards of 11 AR Capital affiliates. New chairman says change allows company to simplify governance, minimize 'perceived' conflicts and cut complexity. (And check out <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20141223/FREE/122309998/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">the triumphs and trials of Nick Schorsch</a>.)

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES DEC 19, 2014
Time to strap in for the downsides of cheap oil, higher interest rates

Booming equity markets leave investors blissfully unaware of risks.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 19, 2014
Shrugging off diversification, more advisers chase stock market performance

On Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, advisers are starting to shun alternatives to avoid the risk of missing out on the stock market's run. Plus: Venezuela's sinking credit rating, attractive valuations even at these prices, and investing rules from Stephen Colbert

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2014
Massachusetts regulator Galvin investigating Schorsch B-D

Massachusetts regulator has launched an investigation into Realty Capital Securities, the wholesaling broker-dealer arm of Nicholas Schorsch's nontraded REIT empire. (<b><i>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141105/FREE/141109957/schorsch-remains-confident-in-his-empire&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Schorsch remains confident in his empire</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2014
ARCP gets time to revise earnings, delays dividend

Big real estate company, until recently led by Nicholas Schorsch, hires Korn Ferry, launches search for new CEO, chairman.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2014
Exiting American Realty Capital Properties, Schorsch to give up $100 million in pay

Former executive chairman leaving behind $91 million salary, stock and cash bonuses plus retention award.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
If you only pay attention to a few market experts, Mark Mobius should be one

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu also includes: There's always John Bogle ... or not; how much insider trading is now legal, about that spike in gold and the battle between oil and stocks is about to turn.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
Collapsing oil prices get real with no bottom in sight

Start your week with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring serious speculation about how bad oil prices might get. Plus: Russian equities take a direct hit, gold prices tank on a Swiss no-vote, and using Cyber Monday to satisfy your inner foodie.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 16, 2014
John Bogle eats his own cooking: Traditional 60/40, intermediate-term bonds

Legendary Vanguard founder invests only in U.S. and, of course, in index funds.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2014
Schorsch REIT suspension still in place at major broker-dealers

Berthel Fisher among firms that have lifted suspension, but others housing 29,000 advisers confirm they haven't.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Global economic worries send stocks lower; focus turns to U.S. data

Salesforce, Keurig knocked lower by weak forecasts; secondary offering sinks GoPro.

By Bloomberg