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Sue Asci

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Federated aims to create closed-end fund through Public-Private Investment Program

Federated Investors Inc. plans to submit an application to participate in the Department of the Treasury’s Public-Private Investment Program, according to a report in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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CEO optimism on the rise, survey says

Things are looking up for the economy, according to more than 2,177 chief executives who participated in the Vistage CEO Confidence Index in the first quarter, according to a report released today.

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Money managers scramble to deal with recent rally

The market’s recent six-week rally has some money managers eyeing portfolio positions and in some cases taking advantage of the values from beaten-down stocks that are making a rebound.

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Despite first-quarter gains, T. Rowe lays off 5.5% of work force

T. Rowe Price Group Inc. said Wednesday that reeling markets sent its first-quarter profit tumbling by more than two-thirds, and the investment manager announced plans to cut 288 jobs, or 5.5% of its work force.

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Fed support, higher gas prices making alternative energy attractive to investors

Government support of a green economy and the likelihood of rising oil prices are creating opportunities in alternative energy, according to Calvert Asset Management.

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Hedge fund assets expected to dip to $1T by midyear

Global hedge fund assets are expected to fall to $1 trillion by midyear, down from $1.4 trillion at the end of 2008 and a peak of $1.868 trillion in 2007.

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Schwab reins in target date fund expenses, goals

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. today announced changes to its target date fund series, including a reduction in expenses and a shift to a more conservative allocation.

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Small business retirement plans fine in theory, difficult in practice

Although small-business owners think that an employer-sponsored retirement plan helps with hiring and retaining employees, nearly 40% don’t offer the benefit, according to a recent survey.

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AFW deals with fallout from principal’s alleged fraud

A Purchase, N.Y.-based asset management firm has made several changes to its money management systems to safeguard its clients following allegations made last week that one of its principals may have made unauthorized withdrawals from clients' accounts.

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S&P passive funds trumped active over past five years

Passively managed funds outperformed actively managed funds across all categories during the past five years according to Standard & Poor’s Index Services, which was released today.