Economy & Markets
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The Case for True Diversification--Searching for Alpha, October 2006
By Ben WarwickIt's been a long six years for investors in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. After a spectacular third quarter this year, the oldest index of U.S. stocks is now a breath away from the all-time high of 11,722.98 set on January 14, 2000.(Searching for Alpha, the monthly index newsletter for...
October 01, 2006
Selective StrengthSome sub-sectors of the energy industry stand out for their growth prospects, analysts say. Ron Barone Shneur Gershuni UBS 212-713-3848, 3974 [email protected] [email protected] Area of Coverage: Coal Outlook: We think the outlook for...
October 01, 2006
Listening to Two ClientsYou would think that Delmonico's Steakhouse, a landmark New York establishment around the corner from the New York Stock Exchange, would be a perfect place...
October 01, 2006
Innovation NationAmerica is moving from a "brute force" economy to a "brain force" economy, and financial advisors are at the forefront of the shift. So says...
September 21, 2006
Distribution Veteran To Lead Benefits BusinessLincoln National Corp. has put the benefits operations it acquired along with Jefferson-Pilot Corp. and other benefits operations in a new employer markets division.The division ...
September 17, 2006
Banks Report Strong Rise In Mutual Fund And Annuity IncomeBanks report that their fee income from sales of mutual funds and annuities rose 8.6% during the first half of the year over the same ...
September 13, 2006
Partners Unveil California Dental PlanAssurant Employee Benefits and United Dental Care of California Inc. have joined to introduce 2 prepaid group dental plans for Golden State employers.Assurant Employee Benefits, ...
September 06, 2006
Banks Report Strong Rise In Fund and Annuity IncomeBanks report their fee income from sales of mutual funds and annuities rose 8.6% during the first half of the year over the same period ...