Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Earnings: Nationwide, FBL, IHC, American Independence, Hooper Holmes, Ebix
By staff WriterSeveral more companies in the life insurance industry and related industries released earnings this week.
May 04, 2011
Barclays Wealth Says Equities, Developed Markets Still Good BetSaying that the global economy continues to move in the right direction in spite of some U.S. gloom, Barclays Wealth issued recommendations on Wednesday that included buying equities, particularly in developed markets, and looking for Chinese stocks.
May 02, 2011
How PIMCO Will Structure Its Total-Return ETFThe new ETF is considered a hedge fund with mutual fund packaging.
April 28, 2011
National Advisors Trust Announces 401(k), Fixed Income Agreements on Conference Second DayEPIC Advisors to provide private-label 401(k)s, AAM to provide fixed income options.
April 25, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings Analysis: LPL, J.P. Morgan Strategists Eye Finance SectorTwo weeks into Q1 2011 earnings season, a pattern is emerging: it’s all about slow, post-recession rebuilding, say strategists including JPMorgan's David Kelly.
April 25, 2011
Bill Gross Losing to Bond Dealers as Treasuries' Outlook GainsThe world’s biggest bond dealers dispute Bill Gross’ assertion that the $9.13 trillion market for U.S. Treasuries offers little value.
April 21, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings: BlackRock Profits Jump 34%BlackRock's strong investment performance and new business helped push profits 34% higher for the world’s largest asset manager in Q1 2011.
April 21, 2011
2011 Earnings: Raymond James’ Private-Client Results Rise 19%The number of financial advisors dropped slightly to 4,472 in the U.S. and 5,066 worldwide.