The proposed elimination of the mortgage-interest tax deduction for second homes will smack a number of states. Here's a look at how each state will fare -- and the additional amount homeowners could pay Uncle Sam. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20111025&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=102509999&Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets</a>
Recent market volatility is prompting Congress to examine the role ETFs may play in the gyrations. At the same time, ETF vendors are squabbling over the best way to dampen the risks arising from the popular funds.
Barton Biggs, who trimmed bullish bets in September before U.S. stocks posted the biggest monthly gain since 1991, said that though he doesn't want to be fully invested in equities, “it's hard to get really bearish.”
With several high-profile -- and successful -- nontraded property trusts closing out, sponsors will soon be coming to market with new offerings. But given the ever-changing real estate market, experts warn broker-dealers to do their homework before piling in. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111129&Category=FREE&ArtNo=112909999&Ref=PH>Most-livable cities in the U.S. &raquo;</a>
B-D failed to supervise adequately ex-rep in Oregon who flogged the investments; some clients in their 80s
John Cole Scott believes that sometimes it would be easier to squeeze blood from a stone than provide his clients with the retirement income they demand from their assets
Fed's low-interest-rate policy making tax-exempt debt very attractive, say portfolio managers; 'renewed confidence'
States, cities face rate cuts as financial pressures mount, credit rater warns; defaults, while rare, could increase
Supply to rise next year, likely driving down returns; 20% hike in issuance seen
Timing is everything, and the high-profile analyst blew hers with that celebrated muni meltdown prediction for 2011; she still may end up being right, though
Dire prediction by high-profile analyst fails to pan out; tax-exempt debt sees 10.5% gain this year
Unsecured debt for company maintenance facility now trading at 16 cents on the dollar
President Barack Obama's plan to cut the budget deficit repeats his call for curbing the tax exemption on municipal bonds and would give states a break on unemployment debts owed the federal government
Bipartisan support is growing in the U.S. Congress for new rules banning insider trading by lawmakers amid concerns about waning trust among the public.
Environmentally friendly portfolios will attract more investors, experts say
The biggest bond gains in almost a decade have pushed the 30-year returns on long-term Treasuries above those of stocks — the first time that's happened since before the Civil War
History is on the side of a Santa Claus rally by the stock market at the end of the year, but the bigger issue is what it means for stocks next year if that year-end rally doesn't pan out.
Investing in equities these days should come with a warning for those who suffer from motion sickness
