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Market Alert
Need to respond quickly to changing market conditions? Introducing Market Alert, a monthly two-page bulletin that focuses on current events. Ideal for investors of all levels, the Alerts are timely and address important financial views. Send in an e-mail, post on a Web site, or print as handouts for meetings.
Nov 2009
Dollar Doldrums
A variety of factors is driving down an already diminished U.S. dollar, posing challenges and opportunities for businesses and investors alike.
Oct 2009
Change, the Only Constant
Two anniversaries in the fall of 2009 serve as reminders of the bumpy road traveled over the past two years and the obstacles investors have faced when trying to structure their portfolios to adapt to dramatically changing circumstances.
Sep 2009
Emerging Markets - Are the Opportunities Worth the Risks?
A dramatic story of economic renewal and investment growth has been taking place outside the United States this year in the developing corners of the world. Emerging market stocks have outpaced the rest of the developed world, and market strategists agree they represent one of the best ways to tap into the global economic recovery.
Aug 2009
The State of Muni Bonding
Despite the dire sounding headlines about local budget debates, states, cities, and other municipal bond issuers have built up a strong record of meeting their obligations. From a credit rating perspective the sector remains healthy and the outlook is generally sanguine for investors.
Jul 2009
Taking Stock of a Lost Decade: What Does It Mean for the Years Ahead?
For the ten-year period ending June 30, 2009, the return of the S&P 500 was negative, eclipsed by gains in bonds and cash. This decline begs the question: Does the long-term potential of stocks still warrant their higher risk? This Market Alert explains why, for most long-term investors, the answer is yes.
Jun 2009
The Credit Card Act of 2009: A Victory for Consumers?
The Credit Card Act of 2009 offers strong consumer protections for millions of Americans who rely on credit cards, yet critics of the law contend that it will usher in a new era of credit management in which access to credit cards will come at a higher cost for all. Our June Market Alert takes a closer look at this newly signed legislation.
May 2009
Housing Hopes: Is the Housing Bust Over?
At first glance, the latest data on housing appears to indicate a nascent recovery in residential real estate markets. But a closer look at the fundamentals reveals a different story. This month's Market Alert looks at the latest data on the housing front and what it implies for investors and homeowners.
Apr 2009
March Madness: Too Early to Cheer a Comeback?
The 8.5% advance of the S&P 500 during March 2009 was not enough to lift the S&P 500 from a loss for the first quarter of the year. Yet history shows that bear markets historically have experienced significant ups and downs before the stock market eventually turned upward. This Market Alert presents strategies for tempering caution with opportunism as investors position their portfolios for an eventual recovery.
Mar 2009
Bear Bottoms
Feb 2009
Lost Your 401(k) Matching Contribution? Don't Lose Track of Your Retirement
Jan 2009
How Low Can You Go? The Price of Stability in a Low-Interest-Rate Environment
Dec 2008
Strategy for a Bear Market: Look to Dividend-Paying Stocks
Nov 2008
Concerned About Single-Party Rule? The Market Probably Isn't
Oct 2008
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Washington's Lifeline for Banks, Investors, and the Economy
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