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Small Caps Rally From a Near 52-Week Low

Consumer staples lead the push on the Russell 2000 Index.

Can Active ETFs Find a Market?

Outside of currency and fixed-income plays, active exchange-traded funds are struggling to gather meaningful assets.

Advisors Optimistic, But Wary, Of Economic Future

Independent advisors are “somewhat conservative” in their outlook, but there are some bright spots in their expectations.

Wealthy Investor Confidence Tumbles

The Spectrem Affluent Investor Confidence Index declined four points and the Spectrem Millionaire Investor Confidence Index declined 11 points, which marked the largest drop since June 2009.

Investors Less Bearish about Global Economy

Investors are more optimistic in August than they were in July, according to a Merrill Lynch survey of fund managers released Tuesday.

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Muni Managers Stand Pat Ahead of Fed Funds Rise

Managers look to position their portfolios for a low-rate environment.

Global REITs Set for Takeoff

CB Richard Ellis Managing Director Steve Carroll foresees five to seven years of commercial real estate boom time. And - New York is the leading indicator.

Doll, Pace Forecast Economic Recovery

GDP Growth Could Take Shape of a Square Root, Even 'The Wave'

Record 20% Fund Inflows for 2010: Strategic Insight

WASHINGTON -- The $12 trillion mutual fund industry will hit record sales of 20% or greater in 2010, driven by continued demand for bonds, alternative investments and international equities, Strategic Insight projects. "The record flows are remarkable, as they come just a year after the world almost ended," said Director of Research, Executive Vice President Avi Nachmany, at a Strategic Insight presentation ahead of the Investment Company Institute's General Membership Meeting, where 1,400 executives gathered.

Fuss: Interest Rate Policy Will Shape Recovery

BOSTON -- Longtime industry veteran Dan Fuss, the 76-year-old vice chairman and managing director of Loomis, Sayles & Co., knows that the Federal Reserve has to raise interest rates eventually. This could dramatically affect credit spreads, yield curves and other macroeconomic issues. But until such a move takes place, there is no need to get excited. With the advantage of more than 52 years of experience in the financial industry, Fuss sees many similarities to previous recoveries and believes a careful, measured approach can position his firm and shareholders for long-term success. Money Management Executive Senior Editor John Morgan recently sat down with Fuss in his office in downtown Boston to talk about how Loomis Sayles' global outlook and how his firm is preparing for the inevitable shift in interest rates.

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