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Direxion Launches ETFs

March 11, 2010 - In what seems to be a continuing race among providers to introduce exchange-traded funds, Boston-based Direxion announced today that it has launched six new leveraged ETFs.

Harry Markopolos, SEC Chairman?

March 11, 2010 - Harry Markopolos is out hustling a new book about his nearly decade-long pursuit of Bernie Madoff. Could he handle the SEC's top job?

'Build America Bonds' A Big Win For Wall Street

March 11, 2010 - Wall Street firms have received fees exceeding $1 billion in less than a year selling "Build America Bonds" meant to spur jobs in struggling cities.

Home Equity Fall Threatens Retirement Goals

March 10, 2010 - Over 60% of U.S. households are at risk not being able to afford comfortable retirements, because of the drop in home-equity valuation, according to Boston College's retirement research center.
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Navigating Choppy Seas
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Windward Investment Management takes an all-weather approach to global investing.


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The Age Of Living Lean
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Loomis Sayles’ Dan Fuss sees a soft recovery in which quality businesses gain at the expense of the rest.

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Trading Spaces
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Could social network investing threaten your advisory business?

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A Key To Efficiency
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Advisors today have many choices when it comes to document management software.

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The Right Fit
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Here are some time-tested rules for finding clients who will have the best possible experience with you.

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Winners And Losers In A Lost Decade
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REITs and emerging market investments were among the few that came out ahead.

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