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Merrill Boosting Edge FSA Force
By Janet LevauxBofA-Merrill added 27 Merrill Edge financial solutions advisors in Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; and Nashville and other nearby cities to its mass-affluent platform in late October. The bank says it is on track to nearly double the number of FSAs in branches and call centers to more than 1,000 by the...
November 23, 2011
Senators Scrutinize ETFsThe expanding world of ETFs made its way to Capitol Hill on October 19, with a Senate Hearing titled Market Microstructure: Examination of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The purpose of the meeting was to analyze the impact of ETFs on the financial markets.
November 23, 2011
Van Eck Converting HOLDRSVan Eck Global has made a bid to convert the assets for six Merrill Lynch-sponsored HOLDRS into its Market Vectors ETF lineup. The HOLDRS, now part of the Van Eck lineup are the Oil Services (OIH), Semiconductor (SMH), Pharmaceutical (PPH), Biotech (BBH), Retail (RTH), and Regional Bank (RKH).
November 23, 2011
Vying for GrowthWhen Guggenheim Partners entered the ETF market, it wanted to make a permanent impression. Over the past year and a half, the firm acquired Claymore ETFs and Rydex SGI. The moves have vaulted Guggenheim to become one of the top 10 providers of ETFs worldwide, offering more than 100 ETFs...
November 23, 2011
Moving Beyond the Supercommittee: Schwab RespondsThe Schwab Center for Financial Research released a statement, 'Beyond the Supercommittee,' late Tuesday following the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reductions failure to reach an agreement on how to reduce the debt over the next 10 years.
November 22, 2011
2011 Advisor Hall of Fame; Experts Assess 2012: December Research—SlideshowThe December issue of Research magazine showcases the 2011 Advisor Hall of Fame. Now in its 21st year, this annual feature is a benchmark of excellence in the industry. Another highlight: the Research Roundtable looks ahead to 2012. This expert panel convenes annually to assess how market developments will play...
November 21, 2011
Best 5 Investment Picks for 2012Top investment strategists who presented their 2012 outlooks in New York recently said corporate earnings were at an all-time high, and the smart money was positioning investments for growth next year.
November 18, 2011
The Ins and Outs of Palladium InvestingThe precious metal could get a boost from stronger auto sales and other industrial demand.