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GDP Revised Sharply Downward in Q2; Consumer Sentiment a Bit Higher
By Ron PechtimaldjianA revised estimate of second-quarter GDP on Friday, August 27, showed that the economy grew at 1.6% annual pace, down sharply from the government's first estimate of 2.4%.
August 27, 2010
TD Ameritrade's Tom Bradley Looks Back on 25 Years With Company: The Weekend InterviewBradley offers insight on the rise of the RIA industry and where it's headed next.
August 27, 2010
Using Managed Futures in Rough Markets: Part 2Financial experts share several ways advisors can use a little-known portfolio tool to lower risk for their clients and improve diversification.
August 27, 2010
Nile Capital Report: Africa Has 'Ground Floor Opportunity' for InvestorsAccording to a white paper released recently by Nile Capital Management, LLC, several of Africa's emerging and frontier markets are attractive and should be considered in an investor's asset allocation strategy.
August 27, 2010
Using Managed Futures in Rough Markets: Part 1A little-known portfolio tool can help advisors reduce risk for their clients in severe market slides, financial experts say.
August 27, 2010
Using Managed Futures in Rough Markets - Part IIFinancial experts share several ways advisors can use a little-known portfolio tool to lower risk for their clients and improve diversification.
August 27, 2010
Bernanke: Fed Committed to Supporting RecoveryFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that inflation should remain "subdued for some time, with low risks of either a significant increase or decrease from current levels."
August 27, 2010
SEC Comment Letters Show Most Agents Oppose Fiduciary StandardInsurance agents who sell only a limited number of financial products are sending in hundreds of letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission asking them not to hold them to a fiduciary standard when selling investment products.