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Caveats to Weigh When Evaluating the CDA
By Warren S. HerschMy feature on contingent deferred annuities portrays a generally positive future for these newfangled insurance products, one that could yield a significant revenue stream for fee-based investment advisors. Financial professionals would be wise, however, to consider some caveats before investing much time and resources in this nascent market.
May 31, 2012
The Effects of Earnings SeasonFirst quarter earnings season for American corporations was much stronger than expected. And yet, the market has been sliding sideways lately, if not worse.
May 31, 2012
Week in Pictures | June 1, 2012Consumer confidence takes a hit, mail order Salmonella, another spike in unemployment and insurers inadvertently aiding Iran's nuclear program. This and more in this week's Week in Pictures.
May 31, 2012
International Market Drops Take Toll on IPOsWestern stock markets arent the only ones suffering from eurozone malaise. Asia's IPO capital, Hong Kong, just saw the fourth major withdrawal from Asian markets in a week.
May 30, 2012
Biderman Boils Doom and Gloom Down to Specific Portfolio PicksTrimTabs founder launches low-cost investment newsletter for retail investors; recommends gold bars over ETFs as hedge against potential economic collapse.
May 29, 2012
No 3-Peat in 2012: Goldman’s O’Neill on EconomyThe analyst takes an above-consensus view on U.S. and global growth rates for this year.
May 25, 2012
UBS Investment Research: MetLife, 'Great Outlook, but Over Time'Analysts at UBS Investment Research took a look at MetLife during Investor Day and concluded that the company has a great outlook, but over time.
May 25, 2012
Week’s Top Portfolio Products: AdvisorShares Launches Sustainable ETFNew products introduced over the last week include a new sustainable ETF from AdvisorShares and Philippe Cousteau and a covered bond ETF from ProShares.