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July Housing Starts Up, PPI Rose, Industrial Production Gained
By Joyce HansonA round of relatively positive U.S. economic data buoyed the markets August 17, with July's housing starts, producer price index, and industrial production numbers all posting increases and only housing permits showing a decrease.
August 16, 2010
Five Questions for a Top RecruiterThe first six months of the year was relatively slow as so many advisors had moved last year and because of retention packages keeping...
August 15, 2010
Municipal Bonds Offer Opportunities, RidgeWorth Paper ShowsAccording to a white paper released by RidgeWorth Investments, the high-grade municipal bond market still offered attractive opportunities for investors, even though the market was dramatically different from last year.
August 15, 2010
Hindenburg Omen Reportedly Returns. Will Doom Follow?In August of 2010, the word on the Street said that the Hindenburg Omen had reappeared.
August 13, 2010
News Analysis: Fed Seems to Have Downgraded Last Month's UncertaintyAdvisors fearing steep declines might seek relief in commodity trends fund.
August 13, 2010
CPI Rose in July; Retail Sales Slightly HigherThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose in July, though inflation was still tame, and retail sales nudged higher but were disappointing behind the headline number.
August 13, 2010
FPA Announces Heart of Financial Planning Award RecipientsThe Financial Planning Association (FPA) is awarding eight recipients its 2010 Heart of Financial Planning Awards for their extraordinary work, contribution and giving back to the financial community and the public, FPA announced Monday, August 9.
August 13, 2010
Rob Arnott on Seeking a Better Way to Invest in Bonds: The Weekend InterviewFundamental Indexing for bond funds may change how you invest in that asset class.