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INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2012
McCann: Despite UBS woes, wealth management unit staging turnaround

Between a horrible investment-banking environment and an embarrassing $2.3 billion loss incurred by a London-based trader, UBS AG had a tough third quarter

By Andrew Osterland
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2012
LPL custody exec departs

Trust Company of America has hired industry veteran Bob Oros as vice president and national sales manager.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
The secret to picking dividend stocks? A certain ratio

North Star's Farrell offers formula for finding best bets among dividend-paying shares

By Darla Mercado
These three companies are dividend superstars
EQUITIES JAN 26, 2012
These three companies are dividend superstars

When it comes to shareholder payouts, a trio of businesses stand out, says Goldman PM Troy Shaver

By Jeff Benjamin
Will cash-rich Apple peel off a few bills for shareholders?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
Will cash-rich Apple peel off a few bills for shareholders?

Sitting on nearly $100B in cash, tech giant said to be readying $2 a share dividend

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
Note to clients: Stocks off to white-hot start in 2012

Best performance in 18 years; 'people expected things to be a lot worse'

By John Goff
Opinion: Buffett rule flat-out misses the point
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2012
Opinion: Buffett rule flat-out misses the point

It's time to come to grips with misconceptions about taxing the rich

By Bloomberg
No end to dividend bonanza, says Sterne Agee strategist
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
No end to dividend bonanza, says Sterne Agee strategist

Cautious investors missing out on solid returns, says Harris; corporate cash 'will continue to pile up'

By Bloomberg
RIAS JAN 26, 2012
Former E*Trade CEO leads management buyout of Jefferson

By Bloomberg
Sure sign? Short-seller Einhorn suddenly going long on stocks
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
Sure sign? Short-seller Einhorn suddenly going long on stocks

Fund manager David Einhorn has made a fortune betting against stocks. So why is the legendary short suddenly going long on U.S. equities?

By John Goff
New York Life splits life insurance, investment operations
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2012
New York Life splits life insurance, investment operations

Annuities to be slotted under the latter; retirement income boss Chris Blunt to oversee insurance

By Darla Mercado
Why hanging on to your older fixed annuity is a solid bet
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2012
Why hanging on to your older fixed annuity is a solid bet

Older fixed annuities, ones that hold 3% guaranteed minimum rates, are looking pretty attractive right now

By Darla Mercado
Schwarzman backs Romney as Wall Street shuns Obama
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2012
Schwarzman backs Romney as Wall Street shuns Obama

Stephen Schwarzman, chairman of the Blackstone Group LP, will host a fundraiser for Mitt Romney next month as like-minded donors turn their backs on President Obama.

By Doug Cubberley
Supreme Court blocks market-timing lawsuit against Janus
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 26, 2012
Supreme Court blocks market-timing lawsuit against Janus

The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the mutual fund industry in a case involving responsibility for statements made in prospectuses. A big deal? SIFMA said a decision for the plaintiffis would have caused 'crippling uncertainty' in the securities market.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch said to yank Janus funds from platform
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2012
Merrill Lynch said to yank Janus funds from platform

Brokerage said to pull Twenty and Forty funds from offerings; 'outlfows are clearly getting worse'

By John Goff
'Extreme readings' point to market pullback
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 25, 2012
'Extreme readings' point to market pullback

RIS, VIX indicated stocks have run out of steam; 'exhaustion tops'

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 25, 2012
N.Y. B-D down: Ticonderoga expected to halt operations by end of week

Ticonderoga Securities LLC, the New York brokerage with about 75 employees, will halt operations after an attempt to boost capital fell through, according to people with direct knowledge of the decision.

By Mark Bruno
WIREHOUSES JAN 25, 2012
Wirehouse market share has shriveled since crisis

By Andrew Osterland
Mitt Romney's income no ordinary income
RIAS JAN 25, 2012
Mitt Romney's income no ordinary income

Candidate's earnings taxed as carried interest; 'ordinary people wouldn't be able to do this'

By John Goff
The secrets of Social Security
TAX JAN 25, 2012
The secrets of Social Security

Even for the typically affluent clients of financial advisers, informed decisions about how and when to claim Social Security benefits can mean thousands of extra dollars a year, and tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. Are you prepared to advise clients on this crucial decision?

By Mary Beth Franklin