Slow growth for Pimco's equity unit may have hastened departure, pundits say
SEC chariman claims agency is balancing investor protection with supporting markets
Before Pimco, led Federal Government's much-maligned TARP program.
Passive investing is creating opportunities for bottom-up stock pickers
Some market watchers say equity investors are too complacent about risks, but new indicators back the bulls
Although the high-yield market might not have changed fundamentally, junk-bond yields have taken a noticeable dive from their peak late last month.
Bernstein sees similarities to early 1980s
Here are some scenarios that could drive equities to strong returns going forward
Price targets cut; remember those $1,000 forecasts?
Stampede into stocks that offer big payouts pushing share prices sky high; other income-producers exist
Sees shift to equities from bonds as interest rates rise.
Fund family comes out swinging against balanced portfolio's detractors; bonds still a great hedge
Market strategist turned adviser says many similarities today to early '80s bull.
Bloomberg poll finds nearly two-thirds plan to raise stock holdings over next six months.
Fund managers the most optimistic in two years, survey finds; vulnerability on the rise, too
Asset buying to boost economy likely to hit yen, denting equity returns
'Great optimist,' 'raging bull' went from research analyst to CIO then co-managing partner.
Suddenly, stock fund inflows are up. Bond fund inflows are up as well -- this, despite predictions of an imminent route in the debt markets. <i>IN's</i> Jason Kephart offers the low-down on the upswing.
