Wall Street is cranking out zero coupon-bonds as fast as they can create them. And why not? Thirty-year strips returned 9.5% in the first quarter.
Analyst Brad Hintz says Morgan Stanley could shut down its enormous trading business -- and the bank would still be worth more than what its stock is currently trading at. The takeaway? Investors are missing a good bet.
Aim to get rid of debit cards for the retirement plan, reduce number of loans workers can take
Yuan-denominated instruments seen as much better bet than G-3 investments; 'limited supplies' add to luster
With its assets rising six-fold, mutual fund giant Pimco is set to launch its own brokerage operation. The real question: what does the move say about the fund firm's relationship with parent Allianz?
Possible deal between states and cigarette makers will stabilize debt offerings securitized by smokes; 'a little more predictability'
A research firm predicts that the number of B-Ds in operation could drop from 4,540 to 4,000 by 2014. And bear in mind, that's a net figure. Meaning? A lot more than 540 brokerages will get bought or go belly up in the next few years.
Correlation between consumer optimism and strong market performance no longer applies; why is that?
A raft of likely new taxes and rising taxes will hit the well-off hard in the wallet, say planning experts. How hard? Some can expect double-digit hikes. Yikes.
Peddling investments tied to life insurance policies for pensioners; 'longevity bonds'
