Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Earnings: NFP, Clark, Scottish Re, Assurant, Others
By Allison BellThe broker compensation investigations cast a shadow this week over life and benefits distributors' reports on their latest quarterly results.[@@]National Financial Partners Corp., New ...
February 15, 2005
Fund in Focus: Northern Small-Cap Value FundRobert Bergson, lead manager since July 2001 S&P Rank: 4 Stars Programmed for Value
February 15, 2005
James Margard of Rainier Small/Mid-Cap Equity FundS&P Rank: 3 Stars Growth at a Very Reasonable Price
February 01, 2005
What January Effect?The markets got off to a surprisingly bad start in 2005. Last month's 5% drubbing of the Nasdaq Composite was the worst January return since 1990, and the second worst in the history of the index. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones index didn't fare much better.
February 01, 2005
Gold Dominates Materials FundsWhile managers of materials funds may invest in a variety of industries, including steel, glass, paper, and forest products, the volatile gold and metal mining...
January 28, 2005
Calvert To Sell Nonprofit Notes Via DTCCNU Online News Service, Jan. 28, 2005, 4:15 p.m. ESTA nonprofit foundation will be selling notes that benefit charities and other nonprofit organizations electronically.[@@]The ...
January 25, 2005
ING Introduces Voluntary LTD ProductNU Online News Service, Jan. 25, 2005, 4:15 p.m. ESTA Minneapolis benefits company is expanding its income protection menu.[@@]The company, ING Employee Benefits, Minneapolis, ...
January 21, 2005
Genworth Net Rises 15%NU Online News Service, Jan. 21, 2005, 9:21 a.m. ESTA Richmond, Va., insurer has given insurers an early peek at its earnings for the ...