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Moody’s Cuts Six Euro Countries
By Marlene Y. SatterItaly was cut from A2 to A3, Spain went from A1 to A3 and Portugal dropped from Ba2 to Ba3. All received negative outlooks. Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia also saw their ratings fall.
February 13, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Permanent ETF From Global XPlus, BlackRock issues a new report, while the Van Eck muni bond funds top $1 billion.
February 13, 2012
S&P on Europe: Better to Be in Than OutYes, the region has problems, but S&P Capital IQ says its turned more positive on the area, citing the ECBs move to ease pressure on banks.
February 09, 2012
China ETF: Foot in the Door to Foreign InvestingChinese regulators' approval of the countrys first ETF linked to Hong Kongs Hang Seng China Enterprise Index represents a cautious opening for Chinas tightly controlled capital markets.
February 07, 2012
Bernanke Testimony Contradicts Optimism on JobsFed Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday, telling lawmakers that the job market is still far from healthy after signs of economic improvement over the past year.
February 05, 2012
Why Is Greece Still Part of the Euro?The EU has turned into a club of rogue members.
February 05, 2012
Select Sector, Vanguard Trim ETF ExpensesMajor exchange-traded fund groups continue to cut costs for investors.
February 03, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Under PressurePretending that people are like robots who can keep work faster and faster may not turn out to be so great for claims.