Economy & Markets
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Puzzling Over Dodd-Frank, Profiting From Social Networks: July Research—Slideshow
By Editorial StaffIn Research magazine's July cover story, Manhattan Institute scholar Nicole Gelinas ennumerates ongoing uncertainties about the landmark legislation's scope and significance. Also in the issue, Ellen Uzelac looks at social media's potential.
June 27, 2012
Targeting Covered BondsThe ProShares USD Covered Bond (COBO) made its trading debut in late May.
June 27, 2012
Clinton, Other Speakers Headline InsiteInsite 2012, Pershings 14th-annual conference, attracted more than 2,000 attendees, many of whom are broker-dealer home office personnel and BD reps who work through Pershings clearing business and use its technology.
June 27, 2012
MLPs Come into Sharp FocusThe young, tax-advantaged asset class of master limited partnerships, with its unique structure and method of return, has been picking up steam for the past several years.
June 27, 2012
What to ExpectTraditionally, presidential races slip into a relatively quiet July doldrums, before the late-summer party conventions kick the race into a higher gear
June 27, 2012
Voter DiscontentSeveral recent elections in Europe were seen as a referendum on fiscal austerity (and fiscal discipline) and their results were presented as a mood shift in favor of more government spending and economic stimulus.
June 27, 2012
Investors ‘Starved’ and Searching for Yield, Fidelity SaysWhile many Fidelity clients are looking at stocks and bonds, close to 10% plan to put their money under the mattress, poll finds.
June 27, 2012
Should Advisors Move to Texas Over Taxes?Tax-weary advisors in places like New York, Chicago or L.A. may dream about Florida or Texas. But is it sensible to make such a move?