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BlackRock Q3 Profits of 74% Easily Surpass Analyst Consensus
By Joyce HansonBlackRock Inc. far exceeded analysts' expectations on Wednesday with third-quarter earnings rising 74% on profits of $551 million versus $317 million a year ago.
October 18, 2010
Vanguard ETFs Gaining on BlackRock, State StreetOn the heels of the recent announcementthat Vanguard Groupis now the largest asset management company, the Valley Forge, Pa.-based company is shaking up the...
October 18, 2010
Diamonds: a Cut AboveAdd jewelry to works of fine art, grand estates, period furniture, collectible cars, rare vintage wines, and other possessions of deep emotional and financial value.
October 15, 2010
Bernanke Speaks: Low Inflation Likely to Mean More Debt PurchasesFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in a speech before the Boston Fed that the U.S. central bank will likely adapt its monetary policy to fight overly low inflation by buying large amounts of government debt.
October 15, 2010
Going for the Gold—ConservativelyAdvisors outline several strategies for working with the price volatility of metals
October 14, 2010
Windham Unveils Tactical Portfolio Strategy for Advisors, HNW InvestorsWindham Capital Management has launched an asset allocation strategy for advisors, high net worth individuals, and family offices using risk measures first designed for the firm's institutional investing clients.
October 13, 2010
'Fair' weather days winding downHistorically, the market does well from November to May. Stay tuned. Sure is fun when it goes steadily up, isn't it?
October 11, 2010
Earnings, Inflation, the Fed and FPA: Advisor Briefing for the Week of October 11, 2010Key market movers include earnings results, release of the FOMC minutes, producer and consumer prices, and the seminannual Treasury report to Congress on economic and exchange rate policies.