Economy & Markets
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Swiss Re To Cut 10% Of Workforce
By Staff WriterSwiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. says it will lay off about 1,000 of its employees and focus on its most profitable businesses.
April 01, 2009
As Munis Come Back, Short Funds Still RuleIn the world of equity funds, the ultra-short and short funds are still topping the charts, according to Lipper data. The top funds have produced returns...
April 01, 2009
Colombian ETF AvailableThe South American country of Colombia is renowned for its fine coffee and addictive salsa music. And now, investors can participate in another facet of...
April 01, 2009
The Wisdom of ExperienceEarly on in a discussion with William Priebe, the chairman and founder of Geneva Capital Management, you know you'll hear not only straight talk that...
April 01, 2009
State Street Debuts Credit-Bond ETFAdding to a string of new exchange-traded fund launches, State Street Global Advisors has introduced the SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Credit Bond ETF (ITR). "With...
April 01, 2009
Near the TopIn addition to the seven winners in six categories deemed worthy of being 2009 Separately Managed Accounts Awards winners, the Investment Advisor/Prima Capital awards committee...
April 01, 2009
Hanging Investments on the WallWho: George Wachter, Vice Chairman, Old Master Paintings, Sotheby's Where: Caf? Boulud, 20 East 76th Street, New York, February 20, 2009 On the Menu: Fois gras, coq...