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.
Debunking Myths About ARMs
By Staff WriterWhile the number of home buyers using adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) has increased to 35% from 14% a year ago, according to the latest figures...
May 05, 2004
Pru Benefits From American Skandia DealNU Online News Service, May 5, 2004, 4:02 p.m. EDT -- The recently completed acquisition of American Skandia contributed to higher first-quarter profits at ...
May 05, 2004
Stock Market Rebound Buoys LincolnNU Online News Service, May 5, 2004, 3:36 p.m. EDT -- The stock market rebound has shown up in the first-quarter income statements of ...
May 04, 2004
MetLife Reports $523 Million In Net IncomeNU Online News Service, May 4, 2004, 2:12 p.m. EDT -- Strong sales, solid underwriting results and improving investment quality contributed to a big ...
April 29, 2004
Anthem Increases Net 54%NU Online News Service, April 29, 2004, 6:14 p.m. EDT -- Anthem Inc., Indianapolis, pushed its first-quarter earnings up 54%.[@@]The acquisitive managed care giant ...
April 29, 2004
GE VA Rider Sets Up A Fixed Income StreamNU Online News Service, April 29, 2004, 1:12 p.m. EDT -- GE Financial, Richmond, Va., has introduced the GE Guaranteed Income Advantage variable annuity ...
April 29, 2004
Jefferson-Pilot Benefits Earnings Hold SteadyNU Online News Service, April 29, 2004, 6:02 p.m. EDT -- Rising policy benefits payments and operating expenses ate up benefits revenue gains at ...
April 29, 2004
Advisors Find Markets For EIAs Are ExpandingAdvisors Find Markets For EIAs Are ExpandingByWith equity index annuity sales continuing to rise, financial professionals are increasingly asking which market segments are best suited ...