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Schwab Lowers Fees on 6 of Its ETFs
By Joyce HansonAs broker/dealer competition for the exchange traded fund market heats up, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. on Monday, June 14, announced that it is reducing fees on six of its propriety ETFs.
June 14, 2010
ING Introduces Two New 'Fixed-Index' AnnuitiesWith the goal of helping consumers better prepare for retirement, ING introduced two new fixed-index annuity products to the marketplace on Monday, June 14.
June 11, 2010
Morningstar Reports Largest Domestic-Equity Fund Outflow Since March 2009Redemptions of nearly $15 billion from domestic-equity funds, the largest outflow since March 2009, contributed to outflows of $13.2 billion for all long-term funds in May, Morningstar reported.
June 11, 2010
At Pershing Insite Conference, Siegel Says It's 'Still OK' to Buy StocksIn terms of historic-valuation levels, today's stock markets offer investors excellent opportunities for positive returns in the future
June 11, 2010
Weekend Interview: Former Treasury Secretary Paul O'NeillO'Neill's view on Greece, U.S. spending and how we could find $1 trillion to fund health care.
June 10, 2010
Claymore Securities Launches 7 ETFs That Track Firm's BulletSharesClaymore Securities is launching a group of seven ETFs that track the firm's BulletShares corporate bond indices, Claymore announced in a Wednesday, June 9, release.
June 10, 2010
Beige Book Report Sees Modest Economic Growth NationwideFinancial activity little changed, but a few Fed districts note a modest increase in lending
June 10, 2010
SEC Approves Stock Circuit-Breaker Rules after May 6 Market CollapseThe SEC approved stock circuit-breaker rules on Thursday, June 10, that require a pause in the trading of individual stocks if the price moves 10% or more in a five-minute period.