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ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2010
'Perplexed' hedgies still outpacing S&P 500 Index

The hedge fund industry saw investment returns decline by 1.4% in June. That's hardly a banner month, but the hedgies still managed to outperform the broad equity markets, which fell by 5.4% in June.

EQUITIES JUL 12, 2010
Why one fund manager thinks renewed pessimism has created a 'stock picker's market'

Pessimism and fear are creating opportunities in the second half of 2010 for those with cash, said Terry Diamond, chairman of Talon Asset Management.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2010
Finra to post more broker complaints, convictions

Investors will soon be able to see more customer complaints, criminal convictions and rulings against brokers, a securities regulator said Tuesday.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 11, 2010
Firms still enhancing target date funds

Despite a tepid response from plan sponsors, asset management firms continue to develop and promote annuity-enhanced target date funds, insisting that demand for retirement income will spur interest.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2010
Clients acting irrationally? Hire a therapist - for them

Forget about pulling out that straight-backed chair when a client walks into the office; these days, some financial advisers are directing clients to the couch

What does the stock market know about LeBron James' 'Decision'?
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2010
What does the stock market know about LeBron James' 'Decision'?

Yesterday and today, he's moved the markets. And eventually, he will actually play basketball. But after tonight, all of the rumors about where LeBron James will play next year will finally come to an end – and so will the ride that one stock has had over the last two days because of all the speculation over King James' next move.

RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2010
LeBron should sign short deal, buy gold: Anti-inflation group

LeBron James, the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player the past two seasons, should sign a short-term contract and plow his wealth into gold and silver to protect himself against hyperinflation, according to the National Inflation Institute.

RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2010
Upshot of European debt dilemma? Good value bets

The sovereign-debt crisis in Europe is resulting in huge opportunities for value investors, speakers told attendees at Morningstar Inc.'s 22nd annual Investment Conference in Chicago last week.

Motion to block L'Oreal estate trial lacks foundation: Court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2010
Motion to block L'Oreal estate trial lacks foundation: Court

Elderly heiress loses bid to stop daughter from challenging $1.4B in gifts to younger man

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2010
Grocery distribution scam left investors holding the bag: Justice Department

Nevin Shapiro, the former owner of Capitol Investments USA Inc., was indicted for allegedly leading an $880 million Ponzi scheme keyed to a bogus wholesale grocery distribution business, the U.S. Justice Department said.