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CPI, Leading Indicators for May Paint a Picture of Lackluster Economic Growth
By Joyce HansonConsumer prices other than the cost of food and energy rose slightly in May after staying flat in April. The CPI confirms once again that the U.S. economy is making a painfully slow exit out of recession.
June 16, 2010
SEC Proposes Enhanced Target-Date Fund DisclosuresThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules on Wednesday, June 16, seeking to provide investors with enhanced information about target date funds.
June 16, 2010
Fidelity Says Investors Stuck by Their Advisors After Market BottomInvestors remained loyal to their advisors and brokers after the financial crisis bottomed out in March 2009, according to the 2010 Fidelity and National Financial survey released by Fidelity Investments on Tuesday, June 15.
June 16, 2010
Housing Starts Fell in May, PPI Drops Down, Manufacturing StrongIn further signs of a fitfully modest recovery, the economic data for June 16 showed a big drop in home construction and falling producer prices for wholesalers, but a rise in manufacturing activity.
June 16, 2010
IRI Announces High-Profile Board AppointmentsThe Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced Wednesday, June 16, that it has added five industry leaders to the ranks of its leadership Board of Directors.
June 16, 2010
Barclays Wealth Adds Two Advisors From Morgan StanleyBarclays Wealth says it hired Don Milich and Clifford Wang, both formerly of Morgan Stanley, to work in the firm's Atlanta office.
June 16, 2010
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning Your BusinessTransitioning your business is a complex and often difficult undertaking: Here are five (mis)steps to avoid.
June 15, 2010
First Coverage's Street Sentiment Is Still Bullish, Slightly Off '10 PeakThe latest First Coverage Weekly Street Sentiment survey remains in bullish territory in mid-June, after moving down 0.3% to 59 for the week ending June 11.