Economy & Markets
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Wells Fargo Shares 2010 Outlook: 'Little Upside'
By Janet LevauxThe Wells Fargo Advisors’ Advisory Services Group, led by chief macro strategist Gary Thayer, has just released its 2010 Midyear and Economic Outlook,…
July 22, 2010
President Obama Signs Jobless Benefits Extension BillPresident Obama signed a bill (H.R. 4213) extending aid to 2.5 million unemployed Americans on Thursday night, July 22, in the Oval Office following House of Representatives approval Thursday afternoon.Office
July 21, 2010
Five Core Funds for Conservative InvestorsEvery portfolio needs a solid foundation, especially those owned by conservative investors. Here are five core funds used by several top advisors that can help keep conservative clients on course.
July 21, 2010
How a Top Advisor Uses Income FundsThis month's scenario: Clients are a retired couple in their early 70s, who have relied on interest income to supplement their pensions and Social Security....
July 21, 2010
Piper Jaffray Q2 Results Show Earnings Disappointment on Fixed Income WeaknessPiper Jaffray announced net income of $7.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to net income of $11.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted common share.
July 20, 2010
Wells Fargo Shares 2010 Outlook: 'Little Upside'The Wells Fargo Advisors' Advisory Services Group, led by chief macro strategist, Gary Thayer, has just released its 2010 Midyear and Economic Outlook.
July 19, 2010
Advisor alert: SMA 10th anniversary highlightsThe September issue of Senior Market Advisor will be our 10th Anniversary Issue. I know it's only July, but our editorial team is already piecing together a really cool retrospective of the last decade.
July 19, 2010
The Problem With Showing Clients Short-Term ResultsDuring a recent client review, the performance report indicated that his trailing returns were approximately +22.0% (12 months), -1.20% (three months), and -0.10% (one month)....