Inflows into firm's low-fee fund have surged; 'pricing war going on'
All of a sudden, gold seems to be losing its luster. With prices now at a five-week low, mining companies are starting to unload their inventory. Meanwhile, a growing number of analysts say the sell-off may continue.
Famed investor trouncing fund managers, S&P 500 with quarterly 'Focus Five' list
Bill Gross continues to impress. According to Morningstar, Pimco's short strategy fund, managed by Mr. Gross, was the only bear fund to beat the S&P 500 over the past decade.
Analysts see larger rise in price of silver, as industries find new uses for the precious metal
High hidden fees, long surrender periods just some of the pitfalls, argues ex-Treasury official Smetters; insurers, agents beg to differ
Many see 'gems' overseas, where stock valuations trail economic reality; 'investors just can't believe we're actually recovering'
Stop losses were intended to help minimize the damage from falling stock prices. But experts say the orders often backfire, leaving investors dazed, disgruntled and disenchanted.
With inflation looming, bond funds begining to purchase equity-linked debt; little downside to upside protection
In recent weeks, scores of marquee fund managers -- including BlackRock's Bob Doll -- have come out with bold predictions about a continuing surge in the price of large-cap stocks. Now, Laszlo Birinyi offers the boldest call of them all.
