Bull or bear market? Money managers part company
The stock market appears to be headed for yet another strange day in May, with share prices plunging, then rallying. then falling again. Given the recent market gyrations, money managers disagree on whether it's time to abandon ship
Market rot produces bumper crop for tax-loss harvesters
Market volatility presents an opportunity to offset gains with losses. Is it worth the hassle? Experts say tax-loss harvesting can boost portfolio returns by as much as seven percentage points
Goldman Sachs clients not faring as well as Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. racked up trading profits for itself every day last quarter. Clients who followed the…
EU bailout: Rescue plan or Ponzi scheme?
Analysts wonder whether the EU should be issuing more debt to tackle the mounting debt problems on the continent
Buffett’s been selling — but what’s he buying?
Some intriguing stock purchases of late from Berkshire's boss; 'ample cash'
Hedge funds record worst month since Lehman aftermath
Firms see biggest one-month loss since Lehman went bust, as bets aimed at minimizing losses didn't. The question now: What will June bring?
U.S. probing Morgan Stanley’s ‘Dead Presidents’ deals: Report
Near the end of the real estate boom, Morgan Stanley sold two series of CDOs named after Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. Now, the Justice Department reportedly wants to know if the bank told clients its trading desk might bet against the 'Dead Presidents' deals
Prosecution of Wall Street titans? Short it
Revelations about the firms' shadier practices incensed both politicians and the public. Don't count on any indictments being handed out, however
Few changes seen in changing of the guard at Legg Mason
Successor to Value Trust legend Bill Miller says investment styles are similar; 'a few tweaks'
Corporate cash glut, but don’t expect dividend blowout
Large company payouts to shareholders still ample, but slowing; stockpiling cash again