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Fund Flows in 2016 Break Records, Again: SSGA
By Janet LevauxAssets rose 16% above the earlier record, but two fund groups stalled as investors withdrew their holdings.
January 03, 2017
Summers Says Markets Underestimating Risks of Trump PresidencyFormer Treasury secretary sees extraordinary uncertainty and says Navarro-Ross paper is well beyond voodoo economics.
January 03, 2017
2017: Most Volatile Year for Political Risk Since WWII, Says Eurasia GroupAmong those risks, the breakdown of central government institutions, which isn't inevitable but possible, according to the global risk research firm.
January 03, 2017
DOL Tries to Clarify QDIA Regs on Annuities in TDFsCan target-date funds that feature annuities be used as qualified default investment alternatives in 401(k) plans? The DOL tries to explain.
December 31, 2016
30 Worst Paying College Majors: 2016Finding the right career is about more than financial concerns, but college students choosing these paths should know what to expect.
December 31, 2016
30 Best Paying College Majors: 2016The salary rankings are based on data collected by PayScale from more than 1,000 universities and 319 bachelors degrees.
December 31, 2016
15 Best Paying Jobs for College Business Majors: 2016ThinkAdvisor used PayScales College Salary Report, which collected data from 1.4 million graduates, to find the top jobs.
December 30, 2016
S&P 500 Ends Year Up 9.3%; Dow Jones Rallies 13% in '16Meanwhile, oil has best year since 2009, as gold rises most since 2011.