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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 23, 2009
Ex-Goldman adviser banned in Hong Kong

An ex-Goldman Sachs adviser in Hong Kong has been barred from the financial services industry for two years after she invested almost $2 million of her client's money on derivatives contracts without approval, regulators said Thursday.

Stronger dollar triggers stock market sell-off
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2009
Stronger dollar triggers stock market sell-off

Signs of a subdued U.S. economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 20, 2009
Conseco raising capital; Paulson & Co. takes stake in insurer

Futures point to slightly lower market opening
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2009
Futures point to slightly lower market opening

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2009
Stock futures point to a lower opening

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2009
Two investment shops promising 1000% returns ordered to stop sales

Nebraska officials say two related Omaha companies have been improperly selling unregistered investments promising as much as a 1,000 percent annual return.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2009
Stock market dips on manufacturing numbers

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2009
Dems, Republicans at odds over BofA, Merrill Lynch deal

A senior House Democrat said Tuesday the government didn't force Bank of America to take over Merrill Lynch, but Republicans charged that a committee inquiry was covering up the role of an Obama administration official.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2009
New home sales fall a surprising 3.6 percent

The number of buyers snapping up new homes dipped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a temporary tax credit for first-time owners started to wear off.

401(k) holders made out OK, says Fidelity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2009
401(k) holders made out OK, says Fidelity

If you had a good mix of stocks and bonds in your retirement account and you left it alone through the market madness of the past year, more than likely you're in good shape now.