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MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2011
F. William McNabb III of Vanguard: Canada, ETFs in his sights

F. William McNabb III has had an eventful time since he became president and chief executive of The Vanguard Group Inc. in August 2008

By Jessica Toonkel
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2011
Genworth to hike alternatives offerings with Altegris buy

Genworth Financial announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire alternative-investments platform Altegris Advisors LLC for approximately $35 million.

By Jeff Benjamin
ETFS JAN 05, 2011
Rydex aims to 'own' equal-weight-ETF market

Firm has launched six such funds in the past two months – with more on the way

By Dan Jamieson
ALTERNATIVES JAN 05, 2011
ING confirms talks to sell real estate unit

ING Group is talking to “several parties” regarding the sale of parts of its ING Real Estate Investment Management business, spokeswoman Victorina de Boer confirmed.

By Mark Bruno
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 05, 2011
CEO of the year? Morningstar crowns a king

Ford Motor Co. Ticker:(F) president and chief executive Alan Mulally has been named 2010 CEO of the Year by Morningstar Inc.

By Mark Bruno
Bill Gross steers clear of Illinois debt as state faces 'fiscal abyss'
FIXED INCOME JAN 05, 2011
Bill Gross steers clear of Illinois debt as state faces 'fiscal abyss'

The financial formula in Illinois: Take in $2, spend $3, borrow the difference at exorbitant rates. No wonder Pimco's Bill Gross and other muni bond experts say the state is facing the 'fiscal abyss.'

By John Goff
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 05, 2011
Three funds that could outperform in 2011: S&P

Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is bullish on large-cap stocks — and is giving a nod to Walden Asset Management, Invesco Ltd. and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. as three firms that could produce top-performing large-cap mutual funds in 2011.

By Jessica Toonkel
FIXED INCOME JAN 05, 2011
Investors stampeding out of bond funds

Withdrawals at fever pitch, highest in two years

By John Goff
Philip Tasho: Go large in 2011
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Philip Tasho: Go large in 2011

A recovering economy is laying the foundation for a rally in large-cap stocks, according to Philip Tasho, chief executive and chief investment offer at Tamro Capital Partners LLC, a $1.3 billion asset management firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
Money managers: Bet on large-caps to outpace small-caps
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Money managers: Bet on large-caps to outpace small-caps

Smaller U.S. companies are rallying the most since 2003 relative to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, a sign to BlackRock Inc. and JPMorgan Funds that the economy will strengthen and spur a third year of gains for investors.

By Mark Bruno
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Advisers bullish on equities

Financial advisers are upbeat about prospects for stocks in 2011, with many predicting that last year's broad market surge will continue into this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Dow to hit all-time year next year? Odds look good
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Dow to hit all-time year next year? Odds look good

Yes, the Dow will top 14,440 next year -- if the past is any guide. In fact, historical trading patterns indicate that a record run-up in the market is almost inevitable. Your move.

By Jeff Benjamin
The top 10 stocks for 2011: John Dorfman
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
The top 10 stocks for 2011: John Dorfman

As investors make their resolutions for 2011, many should resolve to take on more risk.

By Mark Bruno
Great stocking stuffers: Muni bonds
FIXED INCOME JAN 04, 2011
Great stocking stuffers: Muni bonds

Prices dropping amid year-end blitz of offerings; buying individual bonds — not bond funds — the wisest course, say money managers

By John Goff
Blue-chip debt coming up aces as recovery stalls
FIXED INCOME JAN 04, 2011
Blue-chip debt coming up aces as recovery stalls

Yields hit four-month high in face of rising unemployment, dour forecasts; shrinking supply seen in 2011

By John Goff
EQUITIES JAN 03, 2011
The 2011 Outlook

Financial advisers are upbeat about prospects for stocks in 2011, with many predicting that last year's broad market surge will continue into this year. That's what they're telling their clients, too.

By Mark Bruno
ETFS JAN 03, 2011
T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund

The acronym TMT took a beating nearly than a decade ago, when a number of telecom services (T), media (M), and the information technology stocks (T) declined sharply. Since then many diversified mutual fund managers have focused on these now recovered industries and a small number of funds have narrowed their sights to just the TMT space with success.

By Mark Bruno
BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2011
Cold-calling brokers dial wrong numbers

By Bruce Kelly
FIXED INCOME JAN 02, 2011
How to start the year off right

By MFXFeeder
EQUITIES JAN 02, 2011
Improved consumer spending seen fueling expansion

The U.S. consumer will likely be a force to be reckoned with in 2011.

By Jeff Benjamin