Portfolio
Herb Greenberg: A stock that goes higher is not proof that the short thesis was invalid...or over. (
CNBC)
Once upon a time in 1996, Japan attempted a "taper" of its own. You were busy listening to "Bad Day' song by Daniel Powter and watching 'Deal or No Deal' at the time, probably weren't paying attention... (
Business Insider)
How much to investors (and their advisors) really understand about these tactical asset allocation funds they can't stop buying? (
Morningstar)
Everybody's freaking out about bonds now. Right on time. (
Focus On Funds)
Insurance companies will do anything for you to let them out of that guaranteed annuity they wrote for you a few years ago. Okay, not THAT, but anything else. (
Investment News)
The Biz
Financial planners and advisors: Michael Kitces has a summer book list for you. (
Nerd's Eye View)
Is the "liquid alts" space ready for primetime yet? (
Financial Planning)
The Death of the Small Broker-Dealer (wow, who could've seen that coming???) (
WealthManagement)
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is conducting spot checks of firms' social media communications on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs. (
Advisor One)
Outliers
Explosive court docs show Bank of America employees claiming they were awarded cash bonuses and gift cards for foreclosing on loans and delaying HAMP modifications. (
American Banker)
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