Despite the hype surrounding the social media giant's IPO, short-sellers are out in force betting against the company. Some see Facebook falling flat on it's face, with its share price tumbling dramatically by year's end.
Social-networking giant accounted for huge chunk of trading volume on nonpublic exchanges
Large chunk of students borrowing money for college plan to move back in with mom and dad, survey reveals
Fund companies are increasingly cranking out mutual funds that invest in alternatives. But the most popular product may offer scant protection against down markets
Charles Schwab is shutting down brokersXpress. The parent company broke the news to the B-D's 300 reps late Wednesday afternoon. Now, the brokers have 90 days to relocate.
Reverse mortgages and managed futures emerging as options for affluent clients; munis in the mix as well
Bond guru expects prices to go on prolonged rally
OptionsXpress Holdings Inc. conducted a series of sham “reset” transactions designed to give the illusion that the firm had purchased securities to comply with obligations associated with short sales, the SEC said in a statement today.
In a move that could have a serious impact on the advice business, Finra is considering giving private vendors access to the regulator's data on licensing and disciplinary actions.
