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Housing Starts Dropped Precipitously in June, Commerce Department Says
By Joyce HansonNew home and apartment construction statistics for June showed a precipitous drop in housing starts, which were 5.0% below the revised estimate for May and 5.8% below the June 2009 rate, the U.S. Commerce Department reported.
July 19, 2010
Three Studies Worth a Quick ReadDo hedge funds hedge? The experience of the Great Recession - Vanguard Research Do hedge funds help investors avoid the worst during periods of distress...
July 19, 2010
LaCrosse Global to Buy BofA-Merrill Fund-Admin BusinessLaCrosse co-CEO says, 'Post-Madoff operational due diligence now more important than ever'
July 19, 2010
Double-Dip Recession? Seven Reasons Why Not, Says Lord Abbett's EzratiHere are Milton Ezrati's seven reasons to doubt the double-dip outlook. 1. The Consumer Seems Firm Enough Though retail sales in May dipped by 1.4%, it followed...
July 18, 2010
Strategic Insight Says Bond, International Equity Fund Inflows RiseAs investors show their concern about domestic stocks, reflected in lower inflows to domestic equity funds, their demand for income is displayed in sharply higher inflows to bond funds in the first half of 2010.
July 18, 2010
The Hartford Announces 36 Lower Fund FeesThe Hartford Mutual Funds has announced that, effective July 1, permanent mutual fund expense reductions have taken effect on 36 funds.
July 15, 2010
Financial Reform Bill and the Fiduciary Standard for BrokersFinancial advisors don't have to give advice, but for those who do, there's no need to be afraid of fiduciary duty to clients.
July 15, 2010
Moving Client Assets: The Good, the Bad and the UglyChanging firms is no longer a one-size-fits-all affair when it comes to the transfer of assets under management.