Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Not-So-Minor Miners
By Alexei BayerThe past four years have been a "dream come true" for commodities bulls, and this could be only the tip of a commodities iceberg. Oil...
July 25, 2006
Thick as a BRICGoldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched an all-cap BRIC equity fund, which will concentrate assets in 20 to 40 companies based in, or doing business in, Brazil, Russia, India and China.
July 20, 2006
Low Medicare Drug Claims Help TorchmarkStrong demand for limited-benefit health coverage and solid Medicare Part D prescription plan performance contributed to an increase in second-quarter earnings at Torchmark Corp.Torchmark, Birmingham, ...
July 05, 2006
Investing Where Risk Is Being RewardedThe second quarter was a tough period in the equity arena, as increased volatility made it difficult for all but the most steadfast investors to stick to their convictions.
July 01, 2006
The Chinese ParadoxEarlier this year, when Chinese president Hu Jintao visited the United States, a political cartoon made rounds in American newspapers. Mr. Hu was shown driving...
June 12, 2006
Big Global Indexes ComingNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Russell Investment Group plans to launch in the fourth quarter of this year a set of wide-ranging indexes to cover world stock markets. The initial versions will represent small-, large- and all-cap stocks, with separate country, industry and style indexes to follow. Kelly Haughton, founder and strategic director...
June 11, 2006
Protecting Executive Income With An Integrated Income Protection ProgramThe ability to earn an income is one of an individual's most valuable assets. That's something I learned in my first Disability 101 class, and ...
June 07, 2006
Principal Offers More DI OptionsThe Principal Financial Group says it has lowered disability insurance rates and added new DI riders.The changes will give consumers more options for assuring their ...