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NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2012
Chart of the day: How different industries will react to election results

LPL's Jeffrey Kleintop looks at sectors that will do favorably under Democrats or Republicans.

By Paul Menchaca
How Wall Street is voting
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2012
How Wall Street is voting

The outcome of the elections will define the political context and leadership for policies that address the looming fiscal imbalances coming to a head in early 2013.

By Jeffrey Kleintop
How to short politicians: Investing when Congress is resting
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2012
How to short politicians: Investing when Congress is resting

A strategy for betting against Washington

By Jeff Benjamin
Mary Beth Franklin: Talk health care to clients — or lose them
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin: Talk health care to clients — or lose them

New survey shows few advisers are confident discussing medical costs; big price for ignoring the topic

By Mary Beth Franklin
Life in the time of folderol makes advising clients tough
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2012
Life in the time of folderol makes advising clients tough

Playing portfolio defense in the face of Washington's brinksmanship is no easy trick

By Jeff Benjamin
Halloween near but latest retirement study downright scary
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2012
Halloween near but latest retirement study downright scary

A new study reveals that middle-class workers are not particularly spooked by their prospects for retirement. They should be.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin: How to play the Social Security age game
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin: How to play the Social Security age game

Sometimes it makes sense for one spouse to claim benefits early.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Rochdale seeking rescue after Apple trades sour
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 05, 2012
Rochdale seeking rescue after Apple trades sour

Brokerage that employs bank analyst Dick Bove in advanced talks on deal.

By Gregory Crawford
Economy set for better times whether Obama or Romney wins
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2012
Economy set for better times whether Obama or Romney wins

The economy is on track to enjoy faster growth in the next four years — regardless of who lives in the White House — as headwinds turn to tailwinds.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2012
Retirement plan limits less limited next year

But catch-up contribution caps for workers 50 and older remain unchanged

By Mary Beth Franklin
Flat COLA: Medicare hikes will offset Social Security increase
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2012
Flat COLA: Medicare hikes will offset Social Security increase

The Social Security Administration on Tuesday announced that the cost-of-living-adjustment for 2013 will be a measly 1.7%. And as Mary Beth Franklin points out, that small increase could be gutted by hikes in Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INsider: Pandit exit could pave way for Geithner, analyst says
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2012
INsider: Pandit exit could pave way for Geithner, analyst says

Surprise departure of Citigroup boss leaves Richard Bové flummoxed

By AOSTERLAND
TD snags former Pershing executive
NEWS RIAS NOV 05, 2012
TD snags former Pershing executive

Dario to head up strategy and market development; Valverde steps up at PAS

By DJAMIESON
TD's Nally: Wirehouses giving the kiss-off to 'wealth accumulators'
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2012
TD's Nally: Wirehouses giving the kiss-off to 'wealth accumulators'

Says newfound focus on wealthier clients alienating reps; breakaways on the rise

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2012
Morgan Stanley to up stake in MSSB joint venture

Morgan Stanley plans to purchase another 14% stake in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC — the brokerage joint venture the firm formed with Citigroup in 2009.

By AOSTERLAND
Low-cost long-term care? It's a southern thing
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2012
Low-cost long-term care? It's a southern thing

States below the Mason-Dixon line least expensive for nursing homes, assisted living

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2012
MassMutual keeps payout at 7% for '13

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2012
LPL on a recruiting roll

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2012
First Allied bulks up on advisory firm

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 04, 2012
Insurers prepare for new risk management law

By MFXFeeder