Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Mercer Launches New Research Series on Equity and Bond Markets
By Marlene Y. SatterTwo new series of "Perspectives" have been launched by consulting firm Mercer, one issued by its equity boutique and the other by its bond boutique.
August 09, 2010
Freddie Mac Reports Q2 Loss of $6 Billion to Common StockholdersFreddie Mac reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $6.0 billion, or $1.85 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $8.0 billion.
August 06, 2010
U.S. Jobs Held Flat in July; 9.5% Unemployment Rate UnchangedThe number of jobs fell by 131,000 in July, leaving the U.S. unemployment rate flat at 9.5% compared to June and the number of unemployed persons unchanged, the Labor Department reported Friday, Aug. 6.
August 05, 2010
The Hartford Beats Earnings Estimates, Lowers EPS OutlookThe Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) reported second-quarter 2010 net income of $76 million, or $0.14, vs. a year-ago net loss of $15 million, or $(0.06) per diluted share.
August 03, 2010
SEC Tells ICI That Derivatives Disclosure Needs ImprovementIn a July 30 letter to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urged funds that used derivatives to "assess the accuracy and completeness of their disclosure."
August 03, 2010
NYSE Euronext Q2 Results Boast 34% Surge in Derivatives RevenueRobust trading volume that included a 34% surge in derivatives revenue as well as a 29% increase in technology solutions sales drove NYSE Euronext's strong second-quarter 2010 results.
August 02, 2010
PowerShares Corporate Bond ETF Shifts to Fundamental IndexMoves from cap-weighted index to fundamental index; the name changes, too.
August 02, 2010
AllianceBernstein Announces Disappointing Q2 Earnings on Global Stock Market WeaknessAllianceBernstein reported disappointing second-quarter earnings due to global stock market weakness, with net income at $0.31 per unit versus $0.41 a year ago. Analyst consensus was for earnings of $0.41.