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Rising yields: No longer a matter of time
Fed Chairman Yellen says not to put too much stock in heightened 'appropriate target' funds rate.
Environmental services draws investor attention
Progress, the needs of an expanding population and globalization bode well for the environmental services sector, which is a $55 billion industry, spanning everything from protecting the water supply to the disposal of nuclear waste.
A case for not talking to management
Why should investors avoid talking to company management at firms they invest in? One portfolio manager doesn't and says factors such as an exuberant CEO or creative financial reporting can exert undue influence.
Is smart beta a smart investing idea?
Passive investing has long been the norm for many investors, but there is growing concern that following the…
The global bond market’s potential
Investors who shy away from fixed income because of rising-rate fears are missing opportunities. Here are some areas to check out.
Muni bond contrarian stands firm
As we wrote in InvestmentNews last September (Puerto Rico muni bonds: A contrarian view),…
Taking advantage of energy efficiency
Technological and regulatory advances are turning once-speculative plays into viable businesses.
2013: A tale of two muni markets
Charles Dickens’ famous first line of “A Tale of Two Cities” — “It was the best of times,…
Paranormal markets: A stocks paradox
Considering hiring and employment reports, what's bad for the economy can be good for equities.
Bonds to avoid tapering’s effect
Interest rates are rising, cities are filing for bankruptcy, and the Federal Reserve is preparing to begin reducing…
Economics of retail real estate improving
After several years during which multifamily real estate was a popular investment as increased demand drove up the…
ETF strategies for precarious times
Financial advisers aren't powerless and have options in today's challenging income environment.
Learn alternatives, but tread lightly
The world of alternative investing, already commonplace among pension funds, endowments and foundations, is opening up for individual…
Puerto Rico muni bonds: A contrarian view
Our perspective stands at odds with the rash of negative headlines and articles about Puerto Rico and its…
Gene Diederich: "Clients need to have conservative return estimates"
Q. What were the key lessons you learned from the crisis? A. The crisis certainly re-emphasized the tenets…
Tom Orecchio: "Diversification and cash are the keys"
Q: What did the crisis teach you about handling clients and risk levels? A: Diversification and cash are…
Cashing in on the energy boom
In the 1970s, the common assumption was that with inadequate domestic supplies of accessible oil and natural gas,…
BDC baby bonds gain in popularity
In today’s low-yield world, individual investors and the advisers who guide them increasingly are open to fresh ideas…
Commercial real estate rebounding
The commercial real estate market is forging ahead, with fresh opportunities for investors, owners and tenants. That’s in…
Inertia is supporting continued climb for stocks
Investors likely to stay in the game for now
