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How does AA grab you? S&P talking another U.S. ratings cut
FIXED INCOME FEB 17, 2012
How does AA grab you? S&P talking another U.S. ratings cut

One in three chance Uncle Sam downgraded again; 'political brinksmanship hasn't gone away'

By John Goff
New service aids ETF use in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2012
New service aids ETF use in 401(k)s

Folio Institutional and unitZXchange partnership makes it easier to use mix of assets in plan accounts

By Dan Jamieson
Fidelity takes a global approach to dividends
EQUITIES FEB 16, 2012
Fidelity takes a global approach to dividends

The Fidelity Global Income Fund will seek to provide more yield than the MSCI All-Country World Index by investing in dividend-paying equities both in developed and emerging markets.

By Jason Kephart
ETFS FEB 16, 2012
What advisers should know about ETF model portfolios

By Bloomberg
DoubleLine's first closed-end fund expected tomorrow
FIXED INCOME FEB 16, 2012
DoubleLine's first closed-end fund expected tomorrow

Star manager Jeffrey Gundlach makes his closed-end fund debut on Thursday

By Bloomberg
Purging of emerging market stocks halts, shares hit two-month high
EMERGING MARKETS FEB 16, 2012
Purging of emerging market stocks halts, shares hit two-month high

Possible solution to Greek drama reigniting interest in cross-border bets

By John Goff
Value of popular nontraded REIT hammered
ALTERNATIVES FEB 16, 2012
Value of popular nontraded REIT hammered

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I down 46% from a year ago; portfolio includes 99% leased portfolio in central Europe

By Bruce Kelly
Buffett not likely to be buffeted by inflation
FIXED INCOME FEB 15, 2012
Buffett not likely to be buffeted by inflation

Berkshire boss has done masterful job of shielding company from rising prices, says Moody's

By John Goff
Buffett hits jackpot with 'all-in wager' on U.S economy
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2012
Buffett hits jackpot with 'all-in wager' on U.S economy

Oracle's acquisition of Burlington Northern a bet on recovery; thriving railroad paid $1B distribution to Berkshire last month

By John Goff
'Ideal' conditions for stocks — but investors won't take the plunge
FIXED INCOME FEB 15, 2012
'Ideal' conditions for stocks — but investors won't take the plunge

Investors continue to yank money from equity mutual funds, piling the cash into Treasuries and CDs. Their reward? Puny returns. Meanwhile, stock investors are making out just fine.

By John Goff
Don't believe the hype of Facebook IPO: Asset manager
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2012
Don't believe the hype of Facebook IPO: Asset manager

The timing of Facebook's IPO could hardly be better, but one asset manager thinks the first few years of appreciation are already priced in, a lesson learned from Google's IPO.

By Bloomberg
This fund's dividend hunting ground is the Russell 3000
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2012
This fund's dividend hunting ground is the Russell 3000

Smaller but equally attractive dividend payers, often offering the additional boost of faster capital appreciation, can be found in the Russell 3000, said Paul Hogan, co-manager of the $175 million FAM Equity Income Fund.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2012
Barton Biggs big on U.S. stocks

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2012
Providing clients with advice on their homes

A house may be a client's biggest asset, yet many financial advisers ignore this asset when it comes to providing advice.

By Lavonne Kuykendall
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2012
REITs pay off for investors

The nation's housing market still may be struggling, but don't rule out investment opportunities in real estate. Last year, real estate investment trusts, as measured by the FTSE Nareit All REIT Index, gained 7.3%, more than three times the 2.11% return of the S&P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco's Gross says global economy, markets at risk in 2012
FIXED INCOME FEB 15, 2012
Pimco's Gross says global economy, markets at risk in 2012

Pimco's Gross: U.S. Treasuries look more appealing; Total Return now at 30% U.S. gov't debt

By Doug Cubberley
Bill Gross selling Treasuries, buying these bonds
FIXED INCOME FEB 14, 2012
Bill Gross selling Treasuries, buying these bonds

For the first time in a year, Pimco's Bill Gross reduced his holdings in U.S. Treasuries. So what's the bond king know that we don't?

By John Goff
Why does bratwurst capital have the best mutual funds?
ETFS FEB 14, 2012
Why does bratwurst capital have the best mutual funds?

Milwaukee boasts some of the top managers in the business; 'happy here in my ignorance'

By John Goff
Advisers on Pimco's Total Value ETF: Yawn
ETFS FEB 14, 2012
Advisers on Pimco's Total Value ETF: Yawn

Say exchange-traded version of flagship fund lacks leverage, costs more; 'tool in their toolkit' missing

By John Goff
'New World' for BlackRock with first retail ad campaign
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 14, 2012
'New World' for BlackRock with first retail ad campaign

Asset manager launches branding program today; targets the 'inadequate 60/40 portfolio'

By Jason Kephart