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BlackRock’s Fink calls market drop ‘old-fashioned correction’
CEO says long-term investors staying the course, blames hedge funds for volatility.
Investors shift record amounts from U.S. stocks to bonds
Investors shifted record amounts out of U.S. stock funds and into bonds in seven-day period ended Feb. 5, while withdrawing money from emerging-market equities for a 15th straight week.
Cry me a river: Tears of fear or tears of joy
After a rocky first month of the year and a downright awful start to February, one could be forgiven for wondering whether the stock market is correcting or beginning a longer-term slide. Advisors Asset Management's Scott Colyer takes a look at the bearish case and the bullish case.
All eyes on the jobs report as investors pull money from stocks
Friday's menu: All eyes on the jobs report as investors pull cash from stocks, what the frigid winter in the U.S. could wreak, what is Apple up to (aside from buying back its stock) and at long last, the Winter Olympics in Sochi begin.
New iShares ETFs let investors bet on developed markets while skirting currency risk
Offerings are attractive because the U.S. dollar is expected to rise against other currencies as the Fed tapers bond-buying program, eventually pushing up interest rates.
Sustained drop in stocks not likely despite uncertainties, global worries
Citing weak but recovering economy, monetary policy, Nuveen's Doll says, "We have been in the sweet spot for some time, and it is likely to continue."
Breakfast with Benjamin: Fed shrugs off market selloff and sticks to taper plans
Breakfast with Benjamin: Janet Yellen's Fed is sticking with tapering but more econ data today could change the conversation. Plus: Stocks are down big so is it the overdue correction? And Japanese stocks fell 4% overnight, the case for index funds, BofA rate traders see smaller bonuses, and tracking short sales.
Regulators train a close eye on alternatives
The SEC and Finra are getting tough on broker-dealers, putting intense focus on those recommending and selling alternative investments, including nontraded REITs. Don't Miss: Our full look at the SEC's 2014 priorities
Japan: Still a bear or 800-lb. gorilla?
BlackRock fund managers contend that the country merits attention
Investors brace for a rocky ride with stocks
Breakfast with Benjamin: January was rough, and though Seattle winning the Super Bowl is a good omen for stocks, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Also: How defined contribution assets surged, celebrating 25 years as a top PM, who to thank (or blame) for 401(k)s, finding gems in the emerging markets and who won the Super Bowl of advertising?
Facebook, Google: Gamechangers?
Breakfast with Benjamin: Big news from two tech giants: strong earnings and a gamechanging sale. Plus two questions: Should you worry about the rout in emerging markets and is your technology working for or against you? Also: A super price for a Super Bowl suite.
Finra turns its ever-watchful eye on frontier funds
Finra turns its ever-watchful eye on frontier funds amid concern that risks are inadequately disclosed to retail investors.
The 2014 contrarian investment tour, from rupees to copper
Risks of the strategy can be great the returns even greater.
Apple on the hotseat
Breakfast with Benjamin: Apple's earnings will be a focus, but the big question for CEO Cook will be about Carl Icahn. Plus, the emerging markets rout isn't over, why it might be too early to buy the dip, Janet Yellen's Job One and who won big at Sunday night's Grammy Awards.
Stocks drop sharply amid emerging-markets rout
Weak earnings combine with currency volatility send investors to the exits
Roubini forecasts sweet spot for multinationals, bond market
Economist predicts weakness, slow growth will persist in world markets
Emerging-markets risk shattering into BIITS
Private capital flows into emerging markets forecast to drop $153B to $1.1T in 2013.
BlackRock puts the brakes on market-moving analyst sentiment reports
Today's Breakfast with Benjamin features BlackRock's settlement with the N.Y. attorney general. Plus: Stock futures looking up, activist hedge funds rock, a look at 4Q earnings, the myth of cybersecurity, retirement mistakes to avoid and the upside of office relationships.
Goldman, JPMorgan advise ducking out of emerging markets
In today's Breakfast with Benjamin: Two big investment houses recommend exiting emerging markets. Also: Credit Suisse offloads risky assets, investment gurus get nervous about 2014, cold weather and a weak economy, and what will cost more this year.
Take Five with Chris Alderson of T. Rowe Price International
Domestic equities have been the place to be since the financial crisis ended almost five years ago, but with head winds starting to mount in the U.S., investors may be better off on the other side of the Atlantic, says Chris Alderson, president of T. Rowe Price International.
