San Bernardino is the third municipality in California to face tough choices about how to deal with its balance sheet ... and it might not be the last
Fund firm rolling out more products, adding more portfolio managers; desire for capital preservation fueling the boom
More munis go bust in Nebraska; five states acccount for the bulk of the bankruptcies
Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said municipal bankruptcies are set to rise as there's less stigma attached after three California cities opted to seek protection just weeks apart.
Experts say keep maturities short, and go long on stocks; resolution in Europe could lead to quick uptick in rates
Some stunning stats shed some light on the troubles in California town
Bond exemption allows affluent to skirt high tax rate; data shows they take advantage of it, too
More trouble in California, as the largest city in the largest county in the state will file for bankruptcy protection. That's the third municipality in Cali to go bust this year. Muni bondholders, beware.
Stockton files for Chapter 9 protection; retired city workers will likely take it in the teeth
Yields nearly 300 basis points more than Treasuries; defaults not seen as likely
Fund manager warns about risks of short-term, investment-grade debt; 'no yield'
In his July market report, Brad McMillan, chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network LLP, says the housing market has the potential to provide the beleaguered U.S. economy with a "real chance for an outside surprise."
Exchange-traded funds are attracting new investors to the bond market rather than just capturing mutual fund customers, according to BlackRock Inc.'s Matthew Tucker.
Vanguard Group Inc. will be the first to tell you that it isn't in the midst of an ETF fee war, but to its competitors it sure must feel that way
Lack of dollar-denominated debt means substandard credit rating for subcontinent won't roil emerging-markets funds
Pimco guru steering clear of soverign bonds from the Continent; can this family get along?
The Bespoke Investment Group's "Think Big" blog posted this chart last night - one of the most interesting we've seen in a while.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's chief investment strategist remains optimistic about America's future, citing the country's ability to innovate.
