If nothing else, market conditions over the past few years have proved that most investors tend to overestimate their true risk tolerance wildly
As Pimco takes over the distribution of all its funds and expands its equity fund lineup, it plans to cut expense ratios and arm financial advisers with more research and access to its investment managers
Confidence hits highest level in a decade, Merrill study reveals; 67% now overweighting equities
From Black Friday door-buster specials on flat-panel TVs to stocking stuffers like MP3 players and e-book readers, shopping for electronics has become as synonymous with the holiday shopping season as decorating Christmas trees
Investing in North American oil producers and even biotechnology companies are some of the ways to hedge the political unrest in Egypt, according to Uri Landesman, president of Platinum Partners LP, a $500 million hedge fund shop.
Gold retained its luster, pipelines flowed and real estate provided a strong foundation for leading equity managers during the 12-month period ended Sept. 30, according to the Morningstar database
Blackstone Group LP's Byron Wien, who called the bottom for U.S. stocks in 2010 while failing to predict the ensuing rally, said economic growth and 10-year Treasury yields will approach 5 percent this year and gold will surge above $1,600 an ounce.
The initial public offering market is alive and well, surging to its highest level since 2007, according to a report from Ernst & Young LP released today.
Stocks unpopular with Wall Street up 165% since March 2009
Investment opportunities in the health care sector have begun to take shape following the passage of the sweeping reform legislation last week.
A recovering economy is laying the foundation for a rally in large-cap stocks, according to Philip Tasho, chief executive and chief investment offer at Tamro Capital Partners LLC, a $1.3 billion asset management firm.
Smaller U.S. companies are rallying the most since 2003 relative to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, a sign to BlackRock Inc. and JPMorgan Funds that the economy will strengthen and spur a third year of gains for investors.
Financial advisers are upbeat about prospects for stocks in 2011, with many predicting that last year's broad market surge will continue into this year.
Yes, the Dow will top 14,440 next year -- if the past is any guide. In fact, historical trading patterns indicate that a record run-up in the market is almost inevitable. Your move.
As investors make their resolutions for 2011, many should resolve to take on more risk.
Financial advisers are upbeat about prospects for stocks in 2011, with many predicting that last year's broad market surge will continue into this year. That's what they're telling their clients, too.
The U.S. consumer will likely be a force to be reckoned with in 2011.
Nimble investors could jump on some attractive acquisition candidates ahead of the unfolding 2011 takeover wave, according to the latest research from Morningstar Inc.
The Federal Reserve's action last week to enlarge the U.S. money supply will bolster some stocks and hurt others.
Who will be the movers and shakers affecting the financial services industry in 2011?
