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July Housing Starts Up, PPI Rose, Industrial Production Gained
By Joyce HansonA round of relatively positive U.S. economic data buoyed the markets August 17, with July's housing starts, producer price index, and industrial production numbers all posting increases and only housing permits showing a decrease.
August 13, 2010
Vanguard Removes AXA Rosenberg as Advisor on Three FundsVanguard announced Thursday, August 12, that AXA Rosenbwerg Investment Management will no longer serve as an advisor on three of the firm's fund products.
August 13, 2010
A Better Way to Invest in Bonds?Fundamental Indexing for bond funds may change how you invest in that asset class.
August 13, 2010
Analysis: Fed Seems to Have Downgraded Last Month's UncertaintyAdvisors fearing steep declines might seek relief in commodity trends fund.
August 13, 2010
Rob Arnott on Seeking a Better Way to Invest in Bonds: The Weekend InterviewFundamental Indexing for bond funds may change how you invest in that asset class.
August 12, 2010
Strategic Insight Sees Stock, Bond Fund Inflows of $25 Billion in JulyDriven by ongoing demand for bond funds, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $25 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond mutual funds in July, Strategic Insight said.
August 12, 2010
Morningstar Fund Flows for July Show Investors Shunning U.S. StocksInvestors continue to shun U.S. stocks and are increasingly putting their money into funds that feature bonds, commodities, and alternative investments, according to the latest research from Morningstar.
August 12, 2010
Natixis Global Associates Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual FundNatixis Global Associates added another alternative investment fund to its product lineup on Monday, August 9, with the launch of a managed futures mutual fund.