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Vanguard Introduces Series of Low-Cost Index Mutual Funds and ETFs
By James J. GreenAs was expected, Vanguard has filed registration statements with the SEC to introduce a broad range of new index mutual funds and ETFs based on Standard & Poor's domestic stock indexes.
September 10, 2010
SEC to Expand Circuit Breakers to Russell 1000 Stocks, Some ETFsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new rules submitted by the national securities exchanges and FINRA on Friday, September 10.
September 09, 2010
Finance-Sector IPO Pipeline Frozen in Place: Renaissance CapitalSince July 8, when Fortune Bank shelved its $360 million IPO, a total of 11 filings in the finance sector have not gone to market, according to data from Renaissance Capital. Those 11 filings are just a fraction of the total 168 IPOs that have stalled.
September 09, 2010
The Hartford Names Reiss to Head Mutual Fund SalesThe Hartford Mutual Funds said Thursday, September 9, that it had named Jeff Reiss, who had been national sales manager for its wirehouse unit since 2008, as national sales manager.
September 09, 2010
Interest Rates Wreak Havoc With Investors, Home BuyersBad news whether rates are up or down.
September 09, 2010
Trade Deficit Shrank in July; Jobless Claims DropGood news dominated the economic data released Thursday, September 9 as weekly jobless claims fell more than expected and the U.S. trade gap saw its biggest improvement in 17 months.
September 08, 2010
Goldman Sachs, Incapital Partner to Offer Municipals to Small InvestorsIn a deal announced Wednesday, September 8, Goldman Sachs and Incapital have joined forces to offer sales of municipal bonds to the man in the street, not the man on the Street.
September 08, 2010
Obama Calls for End of Bush Income, Cap Gains, Dividend Tax Cuts; Assails GOPIn an effort to give voters confidence in a Democrat-led Congress, President Barack Obama drove home his party's support of the middle class and small business Wednesday, September 8.