Generated $1B in commissions in first nine months of 2011; 'power that would make a mobster envious'
Value-meister Cooperman seeking out undervalued stocks; plenty to choose from right now
Stockton files for Chapter 9 protection; retired city workers will likely take it in the teeth
Lowering of all tax brackets will require more than just eliminating tax breaks for the rich
Commodities expert sees India and Europe as the catalysts for possible 50% drop in price of metal
Yields nearly 300 basis points more than Treasuries; defaults not seen as likely
President Obama on Monday announced he wants to extend the Bush tax cuts for middle-income families -- for 12 months.
Fund manager warns about risks of short-term, investment-grade debt; 'no yield'
American Funds has a big branding problem. In the minds of many, the industry giant is an 'old load' fund firm. Not surprisingly, this perception has not helped the company make inroads with fee-only advisers.
A report by the New York Times claims the trading loss at JPMorgan may be three times what CEO Jamie Dimon initially estimated