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INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2014
The non-recovery of the U.S. economy

Don't let the employment report fool you: A closer look at the data suggests things are not improving and the economy remains frail

By Eric Sprott
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2014
The last five years: Quite a ride, but did you stay in it?

Markets move quickly and can take us on a roller-coaster ride; the key is to keep emotions in check

By William T. Carroll
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2014
Huge gap in public's knowledge of Social Security rules

Difference between claiming strategies could be as much as $250,000 for a married couple.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION MAR 23, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Making tough decisions to fix Social Security

With gridlock in Washington, a new policy simulation tool lets citizens design a package of reforms.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2014
DOL and SEC: Don't be intimidated

Time for both agencies to stop dilly-dallying on fiduciary standard.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
Former service rep now gives advice

April Peterson is finding the business a little stressful but she's having an impact on clients' lives.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2014
SEC examining hidden prices in bond trading

The practice of dealers' showing clients different prices for the same securities on electronic bond-trading platforms is drawing the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is concerned that smaller investors are being penalized.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2014
Facebook marketing 2.0

Marketing your business on Facebook used to be simple. It's gotten more complicated ... and costly. Is it still worth the effort?

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Plaintiffs win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Plaintiffs, represented by Jerome Schlichter, win mixed decision in a landmark 401(k) fee case as appeals court backs fiduciary claim against ABB but reverses decision against two Fidelity companies.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Gold rally draws critics along with fans, but it's still a rally

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Both sides of the gold rally. Plus: Who won at last night's Lipper Awards; Yellen gets credit for driving the dollar higher; nearly all big banks pass stress tests; Russian sanctions taking hold; and when to use home equity to buy stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2014
Panic proves fleeting as stocks, bonds climb

Stocks, bonds and commodities rose together in February for the first time in seven months, reversing January's losses

By Gregory Crawford
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 21, 2014
Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico

Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico as a flood of claims sends the regulator scrambling to find more arbitrators. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Stocks continue rally as safe haven moves slow

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Stocks continue to rally after Putin weighs in while one Fed official hopes for a quicker taper. Also: Obama's budget met with groans, the Comcast-Time Warner deal isn't done yet, Credit Suisse expanding in Asia and Facebook's drone dreams

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
U.S. stocks fall amid global equities selloff on Ukraine

U.S. stocks sank, tracking a global selloff in equities, as investors sought havens on concern that Russia's military presence in Ukraine could lead to a larger conflict. How long and deep could it go?

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Investors not buying gold bounce despite Ukraine tension

The yellow metal is back in the spotlight, but strategists say that despite Ukraine tension, a long-term comeback is not in the cards. <i> Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140303/FREE/140309988&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Ukraine worries sink stocks</a>.</i>

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2014
El-Erian clashed with Gross before resigning from Pimco

Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian clashed with co-founder Bill Gross over trading strategy, personnel decisions and other issues before announcing that he's leaving the firm.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAR 21, 2014
What does the future portend for Pimco?

Analysts agree it should stick to its brand as a bond shop, but advisers open to new products.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
DOL fiduciary opponents point to UK experience to bolster their case

A ban on financial advisers' charging commissions in the United Kingdom has driven investors with small accounts out of the advice market, according to a mutual fund official in Europe, something that Department of Labor fiduciary opponents argue could happen here.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.