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Self-made millionaire pays it forward, Part 2
By William L. MacdonaldWilliam L. MacDonald's book "MERGE: Simplify the Complex Sale in Five Surefire Steps" reveals the art and science of the complex sale. Here's a sample.
August 12, 2011
Gold Price Seen Supported Despite Margin Hike: ReportThough the CME increased margin requirements 22% on U.S. gold futures positions effective Thursday, a report by ETF Securities says that the move is likely not indicative of a trend toward additional aggressive increases.
August 12, 2011
Van Eck, Merrill Let Investors Trade HOLDRs for ETFsThe deal effects six HOLDRS and should take place in the fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch is expected to de-list the HOLDRs after the transaction, according to Van Eck.
August 12, 2011
European Markets Gain Ground After Ban on Short SellingEurope's markets seemed to have regained some of their appetite for risk on Friday as shares rose. Part of the reason was a ban on the short selling of stocks put in place Thursday night by some euro zone countries.
August 11, 2011
BlackRock Adds Index Funds for DC Plans as Index Trend GrowsBlackRock's head of defined contribution plans, Chip Castille, says the firm's launch of 10 new index funds comes in response to a growing trend toward index funds for DC plans.
August 11, 2011
Bill Gross’ Bet Pays Off as PIMCO Profits From Black SwansStaying true to PIMCOs CIO Bill Gross new normal forecast, PIMCOs hedged bets are paying off.
August 09, 2011
Top 5 Reasons Why U.S. Bonds Are Still a Good BetThe United States reputation for backing its debt with a full faith and credit guarantee was tarnished by the S&P downgrade, but a beneficiary of the negative market sentiment was the very same asset class that caused the selloff in the first place: U.S. Treasuries.
August 09, 2011
The Perils of PrognosticationStrategists from most Wall Street experts predicted 10-12% market growth for 2011 while only two called for minor declines.