So far, concerns about widespread defaults in the muni bond market have been vastly overblown. But try telling that to clients.
Founder of hedge fund firm Harbinger Capital Partners last year settled a probe by U.S. regulators by admitting improperly borrowing money from his fund to pay his personal taxes.
Thinkorswim users sue TD Ameritrade claiming they could not get through to execute trades in August
Billionaire buying up shares in SPDR Gold Trust; iShares' version cheaper, though
A drop in stock prices could trigger worker suits over 401(k) plans as investors and sponsors argue over diversification
National averages indicate property market finally recovering from Great Cave-In; good news, bad news
ETF plans to capitalize on growing trend of tech stocks that are paying dividends
While there is reason to be optimistic about growth potential in emerging markets, Europe's woes could have a negative impact in the short term.
Buys an additional $571 million of money-market fund assets from Trustmark Investment
High fees, lower returns and flagging growth have taken toll on advisers' alternatives enthisiasm: Morningstar
Michael Hasenstab can crunch numbers with the best of them. And the lead manager of the Templeton Global Bond Fund has a doctorate in economics to prove it.
This quiz is based on several recent columns and articles from InvestmentNews that explore the use and performance of alternative investments, as well as developments in the retirement and 401(k) landscape.
Byron Wien, along with other notables like Laszlo Birinyi, say the market is way oversold and investors should pounce. Here are some of the stocks they like.