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FIXED INCOME NOV 23, 2014
More buyers than sellers in the bond market means yields will remain low in 2015

JPMorgan estimates global demand will outstrip supply by roughly $400 billion.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2014
Some broker-dealers resume selling Schorsch-related REITs

RCS Capital Corp. says it is regaining the confidence of IBDs, with firms reinstating 51 nontraded REIT selling agreements.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2014
Life insurers launching new variable annuities despite tepid sales

A slump in VA purchases clashes with historical notion that product sales mirror the stock market's trajectory. And insurers are launching new products.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES NOV 21, 2014
Global buying binge pumps more air into the bond market run

Start your week with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring a global bond market mismatch that now has demand far outstripping supply. Plus: Loading up on stocks after retirement, how Larry Summers got it wrong, and new liquid alts players breaks it down for investors and advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2014
Despite Steven A. Cohen's investment, RCAP shares face short-term hurdles

Hedge fund giant boosts ownership of broker-dealer.

By Mason Braswell
FIXED INCOME NOV 21, 2014
Passive fixed-income strategies? Not in today's environment

The advantages of active strategies come from identifying value with respect to credit risk, interest rate levels and currency valuations, according to Legg Mason's Thomas Hoops.

By Thomas Hoops
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2014
Shunning Apple tops long list of bad market calls in 2014

Didn't buy Apple stock this year? Shares of the world's largest company rose four times more than the S&amp;P 500 as chief executive Tim Cook's product plans eased concern over the company's future growth. Plus other missed opportunities of the year.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2014
Stocks set for fifth week of gains with the help of central bankers

Efforts to stimulate economic growth boosts investor sentiment; S&amp;P up 11% this year.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2014
Alan Greenspan dishes on fear and inertia

On today's midweek <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan talks fear of bubbles. Plus: Catching a ride on Japan's QE wave, Russia is sweating over low oil prices, and a union stalemate could lead to lower-cost Christmas trees.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2014
Despite wrong call this year, investors still forecasting bond bomb

After the legions of market savants missed out on hundreds of billions of dollars in gains this year anticipating a tumble in bonds, you'd think they would have found another target. You'd be wrong.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME NOV 20, 2014
Bill Gross' move to Janus not likely to have long-term ripple in bond market

Pimco Total Return accounts for tiny portion of the U.S. bond market and Janus funds even less.

By Stephen J. Huxley
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2014
Fidelity, Pershing, Schwab join suspension of Schorsch REITs

The clearing and custody giants have followed B-Ds by suspending sales of nontraded REITs controlled by Nicholas Schorsch, presenting another potential blow to the real estate czar's business.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2014
Economic recovery optimism boosts stock index futures

S&amp;P 500 up 11% from October lows; trading slows ahead of Thanksgiving holiday.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2014
Investors hit pause button awaiting Fed minutes

With massive bond buying program over, investors seek hints of rate hike plan.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2014
Financial scams hit a new low via adviser's Ponzi scheme on his mom

Start the week off with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring an adviser pulling a Ponzi scheme on his own mother. Plus: JPMorgan settles with mineral-rights owners, becoming a 'financial catch,' and using dividend stocks to be like Warren Buffett.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
Upstart platform attracts advisory firms with access to alts and capital

Trading debt and equity for a distribution relationship may not be right for all advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Investor confidence boosts European stocks; U.S. shares flat

Focus on Japan after unexpected stimulus boost, early election call.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Federal Reserve's next move might not be until 2016

Tuesday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Why the Fed's first interest rate hike could be pushed off even further. Plus: What happens when all asset classes stand still, cutting into timber investments, and a Goldman hedge fund swings and misses on interest rates

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
RCAP confirms regulatory inquiries

SEC, Finra and state securities agencies have been in contact with the Schorsch firm after a $23M <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/nicholas-schorsch-downplays-arcps-23m-accounting-debacle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>accounting error was revealed</a> at a sister company. RCAP also confirms Massachusetts investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
The long and short of it: Strategies not the same

Significant, obvious differences among long/short equity strategies make it critical that investors understand what to expect

By Dorothy Weaver