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Buffett warns about 'the most dangerous of assets'
Berkshire boss says investors should steer clear of Treasuries; he's not big on gold, either
American's flagship fund sinks active management
Actively managed mutual funds recorded $8.6 billion in outflows last year; investors pulled whopping $33 billion from Growth Fund of America
Non-traded REITs face tough scrutiny
After a year in which securities regulators cracked down on nontraded real estate investment trusts, REIT sponsors and the broker-dealers who sell them are focusing on compliance and whether sales of the products to investors are suitable.
REITs pay off for investors
The nation's housing market still may be struggling, but don't rule out investment opportunities in real estate. Last year, real estate investment trusts, as measured by the FTSE Nareit All REIT Index, gained 7.3%, more than three times the 2.11% ...
Meet the 'client whisperer'
You’re heard of the movie, The Horse Whisperer, and you are probably familiar with TV personality Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer. Well, think of me as The Client Whisperer
American Realty again tries control RE investment trust
American Realty Capital has fired a second salvo in a hostile takeover bid for Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II Inc., a non-traded real estate investment trust that is in flux.
SEC's suit against Citigroup on hold
The Securities and Exchange Commission's suit against Citigroup Inc. will remain on hold while a federal appeals court considers whether to review a judge's rejection of a $285 million settlement in the case.
Private-equity firm's spending spree continues
COR Securities agrees to buy clearing firm, makes offer for holding company of two indie B-Ds
SEC accuses 'RIA' of using LinkedIn in alleged scam
The SEC has filed a cease-and-desist order against an Illinois who called himself a registered investment adviser and a representative of a broker-dealer online and used social media in an attempt to scam gullible investors.
General Electric makes move into banking with MetLife deal
Conglomerate acquires $7.5B in accounts from insurer; sale includes online banking platform
Advisers' No.1 worry for 2012? It's not losing clients
Financial advisers mostly concerned that sick-man Europe will infect U.S.; 'no near-term end in sight'
Buffett Lite fund vaults to top by dumping Buffett
Sequoia branched out by slashing its holdings in Berkshire, then reinvesting the cash; up 14% in 2011
Grubb & Ellis considers reverse stock split
The risk of the Grubb & Ellis brokerage being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange could be alleviated with a reverse stock split to be considered next week.
Real estate: Surprising king of noncorrelated assets
Real estate: Surprising king of noncorrelated assets
As top nontraded REITs close, doubt over new ones
With several high-profile -- and successful -- nontraded property trusts closing out, sponsors will soon be coming to market with new offerings. But given the ever-changing real estate market, experts warn broker-dealers to do their homework befor...
Legg Mason's Bill Miller stepping down from flagship fund
Famed boss of Value Trust on a losing streak; to stay on as head of capital management unit
Recession predictions hit rough patch as economy perks up
Fourth quarter GDP growth could come close to 4 percent, experts say; 'too much pessimism'
Paterno's home sale legit estate-planning move
Joe Paterno, the under-fire Penn State Nittany Lion coaching legend, has been assailed by some for selling his home to his wife for $1? The claim? Paterno was attempting to shield his assets from potential lawsuits. Not so, say estate lawyers in P...
LA switching banks due to protest movement - but at a cost
Price of debt servicing will climb considerably after city council sides with Occupy Los Angeles
Wirehouses warming to indexed annuities
In what seems to be an about-face, wirehouses are embracing fixed indexed annuities, which offer investors a guaranteed-minimum return and the opportunity to partake in stock market gains
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