The Takeaway: How did the rich get that way?

APR 24, 2013
Portfolio Yes of course there's a new 3D Printing index, how else will people be able to get blown up in the inevitable ETF?  (Index Universe) An investing rule I believe could help you a great deal.  (The Reformed Broker) How Jim Chanos is using long positions in Apple and Samsung to offset shorts in Hewlett-Packard and Dell.  (Barron's) The Biz Pay Attention: By 2020, women will control $22 trillion -- 25% more than today's national debt; that's not a segment you can afford to lose.  (RIA Biz) Wells Fargo and Stifel settle raiding claims stemming from AG Edwards hires during the crisis. No, you heard that right - AG Edwards.  (Financial Planning) How did the world's rich get that way? (hint, rhymes with pluck. No, not that, the other word that rhymes with pluck. get your mind out of the gutter.)  (BusinessWeek) It's been eleven seconds since the last one so thank God - new startup aimed at helping advisers use social media has launched.  (Financial Planning) Outliers We've selected your next financial crisis country. Here's why Slovenia will probably wreck your life now that Cyprus is fixed.  (FT Alphaville) *** Disclaimer: Joshua Brown is an investment advisor representative with Fusion Analytics. The content above is for informational purposes only, nothing here should ever be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to trade any securities. Mr. Brown or his firm may be long or short securities mentioned above for client or personal accounts at any time.

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