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Canadian M&A hits 8-year high on record outbound deals
By Scott Deveau, BloombergCanadian firms, including pension funds, inked $281 billion worth of M&A deals through Dec. 30, up 34 percent.
December 30, 2015
Can Muni Bonds Outperform Again in 2016?After municipal bonds outperformed in 2015, the key for munis in 2016 (besides default risk) is when and how much long-term rates rise.
December 29, 2015
Faber’s Fatalist Forecast: Fed Will Cut Rates, Relaunch QEThe Fed will reverse policy because the U.S. economy is already entering a recession, said Marc Faber of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report.
December 29, 2015
The Year Nothing Worked: Stocks, Bonds, Cash Go Nowhere"This year is a wake-up call to think about lower returns for the next several years," says BMOs Lowell Yura.
December 29, 2015
Which Puerto Rico Bond Defaults Next? 42% Yields Provide a CluePuerto Rico will default in 2016. The question is, will it happen as soon as Jan. 1?
December 29, 2015
Which Bob Doll Economic Predictions for 2015 Were Right or Wrong?The yearly predictions of Nuveens chief investment officer are closely watched by advisors and investors.
December 29, 2015
Alternative Investments Are Sneaking Into DC PlansAdoption of alternative investments in DC plans has lagged DB plans, but that's beginning to change, despite plan sponsors' reluctance.
December 28, 2015
Dollar Will Still Reign Supreme in 2016Why 2016 could be the year that the dollar reaches parity with the euro.