Economy & Markets
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Cushing Asset Management: 2014 Specialty SMA Manager of the Year
By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani"Consistent and disciplined" stock picking is the key to success in Cushings MLP Alpha Total Return Strategy.
July 11, 2014
Cambiar Investors: 2014 International/Global Equity SMA Manager of the YearDisciplined search for high-quality companies with relative value put Cambiars International ADR strategy ahead of peers.
July 11, 2014
The Fastest Growing Retirement Plan You Never Heard OfCash-balance plans now have one-quarter the assets of 401(k)s, grew 22% in 2012, and appeal to small-business owners like doctors and dentists.
July 11, 2014
Bank Q2 Earnings to Reflect ‘Rebound’: Sterne AgeeBanks are poised to make some second-quarter earnings gains after a tough start to 2014, equity analysts say.
July 11, 2014
Wells Fargo Profit Up Nearly 4%: Q2 EarningsMeanwhile, net income of Wells Fargo's Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement unit rose 25% year over year.
July 11, 2014
U.S. stocks fluctuate amid bank earnings, Portugal debt concernThe S&P 500 fell 0.4 percent as financial stress among Portuguese banks fueled concern about the the European recovery.
July 11, 2014
U.S. stocks fluctuate amid bank earnings, Portugal debt concernThe S&P 500 fell 0.4 percent as financial stress among Portuguese banks fueled concern about the the European recovery.
July 11, 2014
Equity Fund Returns Up (Again) in Q2: LipperDespite strong results in overseas markets, investors continue to favor domestic funds, research finds.