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Diversification the backbone to surviving market turbulence Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:11AMBut portfolios must be monitored and adjusted so that variety is maintained as securities rise and fall
MarksJarvis: Investor advice from Marc Faber Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:04AMInvestors, who think they are safe hiding in bonds, are playing with fire, The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report publisher Marc Faber warned in Chicago.
Derivatives Traders Make Plans for Government Exit From Euro, ISDA Says Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:51AMEurope’s budget deficit crisis triggered speculation one or more of the region’s most indebted nations may quit the euro. Italy, Spain, Ireland, Portugal and Greece could become more competitive if they returned to their own currencies, which may depreciate and allow exports to expand.
Wary fund managers swap stocks for cash - Reuters poll Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:31AMBy Chris Vellacott
Stock Futures Rise on Strong Global Earnings Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:29AMStock futures climb following strong earnings globally, drop in jobless claims Stock - Business - Investing - Equities - Stocks and Bonds
China sovereign fund sees tough 2010 after good 2009 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:27AM* CIC faces challenging 2010, but positive long-term
Stocks, U.S. Futures Climb; UBS Rallies, Swiss Franc Weakens Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:19AMStocks and U.S. index futures rallied and the cost of insuring bank bonds dropped to a three- month low as earnings improved and concern eased on lenders’ capital needs. The Swiss franc weakened and Treasuries fell.
World stocks hit 2-1/2 mth peak; euro near high Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:15AMWorld stocks hit 2-1/2 mth peak; euro near highWorld stocks hit 2-1/2 mth peak; euro near high
Edward Jones opens Bayside office Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:09AMEdward Jones, which offers financial planning for both individuals and businesses, opened its newest branch at 213-33 39th Avenue in Bayside.
Stress Tests Appear to Calm Nerves Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:08AMDespite all the grumbling over Europe's so-called bank "stress tests" being too easy to pass, the results are going a long way toward calming Europes shell-shocked financial markets.
Where do insurer’s incomes originate? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:03AMWhere do insurer’s incomes originate? VietNamNet Bridge – Many insurance companies announced their business results for the second quarter and the first half of 2010. They show that insurers do not earn their living from services – their main operation field – but from financial investments.
Upbeat German news lifts European markets Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:51AMLONDON -- European stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as investors warmed to another batch of better than expected earnings and economic data from Germany, while the euro pushed briefly above the $1.30 mark once again. Asia - Business - Business and Economy - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
Emerging Market Equities a `Buy' Compared to Other Assets, Old Mutual Says Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe Old Mutual Investment Group of South Africa, the money manager owned by Old Mutual Plc , said emerging-market equities are a “buy” compared to the low returns offered by other asset classes.
RANsquawk European Morning Briefing - Stocks, Bonds, FX etc. – 27/07/10 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:23AMWith global economic activity picking up steam, and global equity markets humming along, the only question I have is how long before we see a significant backup in global bond yields? More importantly, are pensions and other institutional investors prepared for a big bond hiccup?
China’s Stocks Fall First Time in Seven Days; ICBC Declines Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31PMChina’s stocks dropped for the first time in seven days on concern about rising credit risks at banks and speculation recent gains for commodity producers were excessive given the prospects for slowing economic growth.
The Troubling Truth About Future Oil Prices Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:09PMWhy the end of "cheap oil" has nothing to do with supply...Probably the thing that made the most impression on us was the discussion of the oil market. The facts are fairly obvious. The world is producing less and less oil. Meanwhile, it is consuming more and more oil. If the law of supply and demand is still the law of the land, the price of oil will rise.
Bubble Baths and Stress Tests Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:09PMIn the dog days of the North American summer, August is a month of lethargy and indolence. It pays to remember that while you're still in the grip of Australia's winter. In fact, it's one of the only explanations for how a stress test is not really a stress test. Because a real stress test would, you know, be stressful. And who wants that during the middle of a long, hot summer? In the big ...
JGBs little changed, data eyed afer stress tests Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:04PM* JGBs struggle to find impetus after bank stress tests
Bonds weaker on Wall Street rally Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:01PMThe Australian debt market opened weaker on Tuesday as Wall Street rose on positive economic data in the US.
Bank shares up after positive stress tests Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:52PMTHE two main banking stocks – Bank of Ireland and AIB – both grew by around 5% yesterday as investors reacted positively to Friday’s news of them passing their EU stress tests.
Bank stress tests need grounding in reality Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:32PMAdverse scenarios used to stress test banks need to have a reasonable probability, not an extreme one, says Keith Poore, head of investment strategy at Axa Global Investors.
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Sweet Europe, sour America? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:05PM(Repeats story first filed on Saturday)
Yes, You Can Time the Market – Here’s How! Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:45PMThe trend is your friend and this article reviews the 7 most popular trend indicators to help you make an extensive and in-depth assessment of whether you should be buying or selling stocks, bonds, ETFs, gold or silver for your portfolio.
Wall Street on the cusp of a breakout Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:58PMWall Street enters this week on the cusp of a breakout in U.S. stocks, but it will need another spate of convincing earnings reports to feed the rally that sprouted at the end of last week. Wall Street - Sports - Organizations - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
European markets may welcome stress test results Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:45PMTest results likely to inspire opening gains on Monday, even if the credibility and rigor of the tests continue to generate controversy.
International Investing Guide Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:21PMSmart ways for investors to profit from a world of opportunity.
ETFs: To invest or not to invest? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:20PMEXCHANGE-Traded Funds (ETFs) have been mushrooming on foreign stock markets, attracting billions of dollars from keen investors wanting to gain exposure to the broad market or to emphasise a certain sector or industry in their portfolio.
How Profits, Stocks Can Rise as Economy Stumbles Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:13PMCan stocks rise as economy stumbles? A UBS economist bearish on US growth makes the bull case UBS AG - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities
How profits, stocks can rise as economy stumbles Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:35PMWith earnings season in full swing, bulls and bears are combing through reports to arm themselves in what's become the mother of all stock market debates: Does the recovery gain steam, sending shares aloft? Or does it remain sluggish, or even stall, and push... Stock market - Business - Stock - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
Bloomberg briefing Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:50AMNumber of the day 1,518 points That's how much the Dow Jones industrial average moved this year, from peak to trough, as investors debated the economic recovery. Despite the swings, the stock gauge is back to roughly where it started at the beginning of... Dow Jones Industrial Average - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities
Part 5B. What Happens If Things Go Really Badly? More Things Can Go Badly: Credit Default Swaps, Interest Swaps and ... Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:47AMCR Note: This series is from reader "some investor guy".
Index up despite investors' focus on bonds Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:50AMFor the third consecutive week the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Index closed in positive territory as it closed the week at 3,519.694 points a level last reached in May 2010, gaining 1.07 per cent on the week.
Some markets don't buy the double-dip scenario Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:18PMForeign markets post steady gains, but U.S. investors remain wary of economic uncertainties and suspicious of good news. They don't seem too worried about a "double dip" global recession in Germany, the world's second-largest exporter. The country's stock market has rallied back to within 3% of its spring high.
Candidate speaks at Rotary club Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:17PMThelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Andrei Cherny, a Democrat running for state treasurer, was a guest speaker during the weekly Benson Rotary luncheon, held recently at Butterfield RV Park.
Treasury Prices Tumble as Stock Market Rebounds Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:14PMPrices sink in Treasury market as strong earnings news sends stocks higher Stock market - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities
'Big Brother 12's' Rachel's blog: 'A Cinderella story' Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:09PMRachel Reilly is the second Head of Household in the "Big Brother 12" house. She has now posted her blog and HOH pics. Read what she has to say about her time in the house so far:HEY HEY HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY!!!!!! Vegas is in the HOUSE :) It's Rachel and I have SUCH a crazy week for y'all filled with betrayal, paranoia, DRAMA, romance, passion, and lots of EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED ...
Markets positive on UK banks' stress tests Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:06PMBRITISH banks expect to pass the stress tests being published today as some German banks were haggling over how much government debt to reveal.
Treasury prices tumble as stock market rebounds Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:05PMTreasury prices ended lower Thursday, sending their yields higher, as a powerful rally in the stock market sapped demand for safe-haven investments. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose back to 2.94 percent from 2.88 percent the day before. That yield... United States Treasury security - Stock market - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
NZ, Aussie dollars jump on euro data, earnings cheer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:00PMWELLINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar rallied to a 10-week high on Friday, as investors snapped up risky assets after strong euro zone data and U.S. corporate results revived confidence in global economic recovery. The New Zealand dollar also rose to a one-week high.
Investing for the Long Term with Mutual Funds? Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:56PMBy Jake Berzon. Mutual funds industry grew up around a basic idea that professional money managers can pull small investors money, invest it more efficiently, using better knowledge and thus producing consistently superior results than small investors over the long term. You would think then that investing your hard earned retirement $ in a well rated and globally diversified mutual fund run by ...
Aust stocks expected to open higher Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:35PMLocal sharemarket receives strong leads from Wall St, commodities. 23 Jul 2010 7:23 AM
Amber Waves of Pain Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:35PMLured by the idea of profiting from raw materials, investors put $277 billion into commodity ETFs and related securities by the end of 2009. Then they noticed a problem: When commodities go up, the commodity ETFs often don't
TD Waterhouse introduces absolute return funds for high net worth clients Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:40AMTD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel has launched a new pair of investment funds targeting high net worth clients, designed to deliver stable and positive returns in any market environment.
The Travelers Companies Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:26AMBy 10qk. The Travelers Companies Inc. ( TRV ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-06-30. Read more » »
Q&A: Sandip Sabharwal, CEO, PMS, Prabhudas Lilladher Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:42PMThe markets have been facing resistance at the current levels, even as foreign institutional investor inflows are positive and there is no major negative news.
Fed poised to act if recovery falters: Bernanke Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:41PMChairman says U.S. economy still growing, but faces ‘unusually uncertain’ prospects
U.K. Credit Deflation Spooks Bank Of England Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:34PMPrivate-sector loans in the U.K. just contracted for the first time on record. Good thing collatera
Japan's Bonds May Second Day Fall on Concern Stock Gains Will Curb Demand Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:24PMJapanese bonds may fall for a second day after companies from Intel Corp. to Bayerische Motoren Werke AG projected higher sales, raising speculation gains by stocks will reduce demand for the relative safety of government debt.
Sector Wrap: Tech stocks rise aftermarket on Intel Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:16PMTechnology stocks rose in extended trading Tuesday after a strong second-quarter report from Intel Corp. pointed to improved demand for computers. Intel Corporation - Intel - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
Individual Investors Abandon Stocks; The 'Death of Equities' Redux? Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:56PMBy Ravi Nagarajan. Throughout the 1990s, mutual funds were marketed to individual investors with stellar ten and fifteen year track records made possible by the record bull market of the 1980s and 1990s. While there were a few notable interruptions, with the 1987 crash being the most obvious, most individual investors learned to "buy the dips" throughout this period. Most large capitalization ...