Economy & Markets
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The 2014 SMA Managers of the Year: Video
By James J. GreenEnvelope, please! Presenting the 10th annual SMA Managers of the Year awards ceremony, plus an interview with PM Doug Haws of overall winner Tom Johnson.
June 30, 2014
Gundlach Outlines Market, Other TrendsDoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach says there's some upside potential for gold and good support for a strong U.S. dollar. He shared these views during his Penny for Your Thoughts webinar in mid-June.
June 30, 2014
Are Killer Robots the Next Black Swan?Assessing the threat of out-of-control financial AI.
June 30, 2014
The Tech Revolution's Disruptions BeginKeep an eye on tech-driven socioeconomic tensions.
June 30, 2014
Tom Johnson Investment Management: 2014 Fixed Income and Overall SMA Manager of the YearTom Johnson Investment Managements intermediate fixed-income strategy follows "broad yet conservative guidelines," says firm president and CIO Richard Parry.
June 30, 2014
Bob Doll Judges His 10 Predictions for 2014Nuveen strategist Doll takes a midyear look at how his 10 yearly predictions have panned out so far.
June 30, 2014
Worries Peak on Puerto Rico Utilities Debt After New Bankruptcy LawAfter debt-restructuring bills passage, bondholders watch to see if the commonwealth's electric utility will make Tuesday payment; two fund companies sue to declare law unconstitutional.
June 30, 2014
Insurers taking steps to prepare for higher interest ratesEighty-three percent of insurers intend to shorten portfolio durations in anticipation of rising interest rates this year.