Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Richard Cervone of Putnam Tax-Smart Equity Fund
By Staff WriterS&P Rank: 5 Stars Tax-Aware Fund Seeks Good Fundamentals First
February 01, 2005
What January Effect?The markets got off to a surprisingly bad start in 2005. Last month's 5% drubbing of the Nasdaq Composite was the worst January return since 1990, and the second worst in the history of the index. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones index didn't fare much better.
February 01, 2005
Gold Dominates Materials FundsWhile managers of materials funds may invest in a variety of industries, including steel, glass, paper, and forest products, the volatile gold and metal mining...
January 28, 2005
Calvert To Sell Nonprofit Notes Via DTCCNU Online News Service, Jan. 28, 2005, 4:15 p.m. ESTA nonprofit foundation will be selling notes that benefit charities and other nonprofit organizations electronically.[@@]The ...
January 25, 2005
ING Introduces Voluntary LTD ProductNU Online News Service, Jan. 25, 2005, 4:15 p.m. ESTA Minneapolis benefits company is expanding its income protection menu.[@@]The company, ING Employee Benefits, Minneapolis, ...
January 21, 2005
Genworth Net Rises 15%NU Online News Service, Jan. 21, 2005, 9:21 a.m. ESTA Richmond, Va., insurer has given insurers an early peek at its earnings for the ...
January 20, 2005
Conseco Introduces 2 UL ProductsNU Online News Service, Jan. 20, 2005, 3:25 p.m. ESTA Carmel, Ind., company is offering one new life product with a guaranteed interest rate ...
January 13, 2005
Merrill Forecaster Optimistic About 2005The U.S. economy should do fine this year.[@@]A top executive at Merrill Lynch & Company Inc., New York, gave that assessment here this week ...