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Nasdaq increases fixed-income exposure

Nasdaq OMX Group is buying eSpeed, a platform owned by BGC Partners, for $750 million, reports Reuters.

April 3, 2013

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Cyprus not a full eurozone member: analyst

While capital controls imposed by Cyprus will prevent an anticipated exodus of funds from the country, savers with more than €100,000 ($130,000) stand to lose 40% of their deposits. Decrying the move, analysts allege Cyprus is no longer a full member of the common currency club as “a euro in a bank deposit in Cyprus […]

By Staff |March 26, 2013

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CFA Institute launches Future of Finance project

Along with financial industry leaders, the CFA Institute has launched a new project called the Future of Finance.

By Staff |March 18, 2013

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How much is a pot of gold worth?

Have you ever wondered how much a pot of gold would really be worth?

March 15, 2013

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When home and hot biases collide

Investors can cope by keeping cool, and by diversifying their portfolios.

By Brad Steiman |March 15, 2013

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Fraud prevention tips for business owners

Business owners must take action year-round to ensure they are protected from data breaches and other forms of online fraud, advises BMO Financial Group Canadian to mark the Fraud Prevention Month. “The Internet offers some of the most valuable tools to run a small business, but whether it’s marketing day-to-day communications with vendors, communicating with […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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Chinese billionaire slates country’s capital markets

The wealthiest man in China, Zong Qinghou, says the “the capital markets suck in China,” suggesting speculators have ruined the market for average investors. It is a widely acknowledged and begrudged fact that it’s a stock market where only investors with insider information can get good returns, reports WSJ.com. The beverage baron has chosen instead […]

By Staff |March 5, 2013

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Apple falls, Google picks up

The altered landscape of the smartphones market has changed valuations of tech companies, dictated by investor preferences. A shift in the investor focus away from Apple and to Google can be seen in Apple’s market capitalization falling to a new 12-month low just as Google’s climbed to a record high, reports FT.com. Also read: Google […]

By Staff |March 5, 2013

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Saudi prince rankled by Forbes rankings

Saudi Arabian business tycoon and investor Alwaleed bin Talal has challenged Forbes 2013 rich list over regional bias, reports FT.com. He has accused the publisher of using a flawed valuation method that disregards valuations on Middle Eastern stock exchanges while accepting those in other emerging markets. Forbes ranked the Saudi prince at No 26, and […]

By Staff |March 5, 2013

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U.S. stocks continue to shine

U.S. equities are about to hit record highs, proving investors have been able to look past the political gridlock over fiscal deficit, reports FT.com. There appears to be a sense among investors that the U.S. economy can withstand the $85 billion sequestration cuts. U.S. benchmark stock indices have gained over 12% since last November. Also […]

By Staff |March 4, 2013

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