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MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 15, 2013
iShares is rethinking index contracts

BlackRock Inc.'s iShares is reviewing its contracts with index providers in light of The Vanguard Group Inc.'s switch to flat fees for licensing indexes.

Uncertainty a definite plus for ETFs as assets hit record
ETFS FEB 15, 2013
Uncertainty a definite plus for ETFs as assets hit record

Nearly $180B in net inflows in 2012; tactical, strategic

FIXED INCOME FEB 14, 2013
BlackRock fixed-income chief Fisher moving to research

After unit's restructuring, Rieder and Holt to take over.

EQUITIES FEB 12, 2013
Stocks: Too far, too fast?

Some market watchers say equity investors are too complacent about risks, but new indicators back the bulls

EQUITIES FEB 12, 2013
Junk-bond sell-off just a blip, managers say

Although the high-yield market might not have changed fundamentally, junk-bond yields have taken a noticeable dive from their peak late last month.

RIAS FEB 12, 2013
'Bleeding Kansas' a worry for muni investors

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2013
The evolving nonlisted-REIT industry

Legg Mason CEO stepping down, turnaround elusive
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 12, 2013
Legg Mason CEO stepping down, turnaround elusive

Four years ago, Mark Fetting took over the reins at the mutual fund giant in a bid to turn the company around. It hasn't worked out. Now, Fetting is on the way out.

ETFS FEB 11, 2013
Lawsuit against iShares puts spotlight on securities lending by ETFs

Pension funds contend that BlackRock unit violated its fiduciary duty.

Is 'Legg Mason' about to disappear?
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2013
Is 'Legg Mason' about to disappear?

A shake-up of subsidiaries could mean time is running out for the storied mutual fund brand -- a brand that has long been synonymous with Bill Miller.

Legg Mason breaks streak, finally ends net outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2013
Legg Mason breaks streak, finally ends net outflows

Money manager stanches bleeding over last 20 quarters; profits up as well in Q2

EQUITIES FEB 10, 2013
Strategist turned adviser says bull market is here

Bernstein sees similarities to early 1980s

RIAS FEB 10, 2013
Wirehouses rethink age-old models

Changes come as Treasuries and other investment-grade fixed-income instruments are yielding near-record lows

Six reasons to be bullish about stocks over the next five years
EQUITIES FEB 10, 2013
Six reasons to be bullish about stocks over the next five years

Here are some scenarios that could drive equities to strong returns going forward

Samsung threat has analysts souring on Apple
EQUITIES FEB 08, 2013
Samsung threat has analysts souring on Apple

Price targets cut; remember those $1,000 forecasts?

INsider: The cost of commission-free ETFs
ETFS FEB 07, 2013
INsider: The cost of commission-free ETFs

Schwab reportedly is putting together a commission-free platform — but there may be a catch

ETFS FEB 05, 2013
Growth spurt: Active ETFs on the way to $500 billion

McKinsey says name brands will drive big growth over next seven years.

FIXED INCOME FEB 05, 2013
What Build America backpedal says about safety of Roth IRAs

Washington looks to wriggle out of promise made just two years ago; can lawmakers keep their hands off?

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2013
Goldman offers DC plans true alternative with novel fund

Taking a step toward portfolio diversification

EQUITIES FEB 05, 2013
Dividend trend near an end?

Stampede into stocks that offer big payouts pushing share prices sky high; other income-producers exist