The Hartford's generous VA buyout deal is creating a buzz in the industry. Just don't expect other carriers to follow suit.
After investors interpreted Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's recent comments as signaling a sooner-than-expected end to central bank bond buying, Fed officials have sought to alter that view and halt the surge in interest rates.
Tax break one of the 'sacred cows' being eyed by lawmakers
Betting on Congress to do anything is about as risky a bet as you can make, but Bruce Berkowitz is willing to make it.
Russell 1000, 2000 and 3000 funds cheapest on the market
Economists say the strong jobs report suggests Fed chief Bernanke could begin tapering bond purchases as soon as September.
Four top executives of private-placement Ponzi scheme Provident Royalties were sentenced to prison, bringing to a close one of the most sordid tales in the history of alternative investments.
Passively managed target date funds outsold actively managed target date funds for the first time last year. Will the trend continue?
Bond strategist looks beyond the Fed to explain market's volatility
Rick Ferri's firm finds that the more active funds held, the higher the underperformance
Stocks, bonds retreat amid fears that central bankers are easing up on stimulus programs
The performance of traditional dividend-paying bond-like stocks, such as utilities, are sagging as interest rates edge up. Flat earnings won't help, either.
It's tough times for Bill Gross and his Total Return Fund, which turned out its worst performance ever last month -- and saw record outflows, to boot. The bond king's advice? Don't jump ship.
Market strategist is positive both on gold and stocks
