SEC approval would generate rush of similar requests, observers say; actively managed fund likely to be launched this summer
Former staffer allegedly fired for wanting to question John Mack about possible insider trading at Pequot Capital
Lawsuit claims bank and HSBC placed large orders, then withdrew them
The Federal Reserve's action last week to enlarge the U.S. money supply will bolster some stocks and hurt others.
As Fidelity continues to focus on luring breakaway brokers, a top executive at the firm noted specifically that the company is zeroing in on the very top-producing teams at wirehouses.
As lawmakers prepare to shelve the Build America Bonds program, investors should strongly consider purchasing the government paper, according to Peter Coffin, president of Breckinridge Capital Advisors Inc. But he also warns that the program's end will trigger uncertainty — and some near-term volatility — in the municipal bond market.
Analyst falters in repeating earlier successes after striking out on her own; still time for calls to come good
States not likely to miss payments, but local governments could be risky bets
Analyst reportedly has rated 15 largest states according to financial conditions; only two get passing grades
Things are looking decidedly gloomy once again for securities firms. Meredith Whitney predicts banks will pay out puny bonuses for 2010, then start laying off tens of thousands of workers.
