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Buffett shortens bond-holding duration after inflation warning
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 18, 2010
Buffett shortens bond-holding duration after inflation warning

Warren Buffett shortened the duration of bonds held by his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. after warning that deficit spending could force inflation higher.

By Mark Bruno
Bernanke lays a beat down on bond vigilantes
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 12, 2010
Bernanke lays a beat down on bond vigilantes

Low-inflation has investors flocking to U.S. Treasurys, despite sky-high deficits: U.S. the 'least dirty shirt' says Pimco's Gross

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 09, 2010
SEC to focus on conflicts in muni bond business

The SEC's announcement last week that it is launching an investigation of the municipal bond market is aimed at increasing transparency and weeding out conflicts of interest.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 07, 2010
Build America Bonds: Are taxable munis here to stay?

As the market for taxable munis expands, many advisors and investors are rethinking their approach to municipal bonds.

By John Radtke
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 05, 2010
Mohamed El-Erian and Dan Fuss: Greek crisis is going global

Pacific Investment Management Co.'s Mohamed El-Erian and Loomis Sayles & Co.'s Dan Fuss said the European debt crisis may spread across the globe because of investor concern that governments have borrowed too much to revive their economies.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 29, 2010
Bond prices edge up on European debt woes

The Treasury market is trading in a narrow range Thursday as investors balance European debt concerns with signs of an improving U.S. economy.

By Associated Press
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 19, 2010
Are Build America Bonds in your future?

Build America Bonds were introduced in April 2009 to create jobs and to help municipalities offset borrowing costs with a 35 percent direct subsidy from the U.S. Treasury.

By John Radtke
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS APR 15, 2010
Finra cracks down on credit disclosure

Morgan Keegan fallout? The securities regulator warns B-Ds that bonds in funds cannot be considered 'rated' unless a third-party actually does the rating

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 13, 2010
Looking into bond funds? Make sure they're short-term

The following is an investment strategy column by Jeffrey D. Saut, managing director at Raymond James & Associates Inc.

By Jeffrey D. Saut
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 01, 2010
SEC, IRS to crack down on muni bond shenanigans

By Associated Press
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAR 30, 2010
California muni investors trim holdings

Financial advisers with clients in California are increasingly recommending a cutback in exposure to the Golden State's tax-exempt bonds.

By David Hoffman
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAR 16, 2010
Risk-takers' best bet now? High-yield bonds, says AAM's Colyer

If investors can stomach the risk, high-yield bonds are still the best place to be right now, according to Scott Colyer, chief executive and chief investment officer of Advisors Asset Management Inc.

By Jeff Benjamin
Incapital's John Radtke: Are investment-grade corporate bonds still a good value?
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAR 15, 2010
Incapital's John Radtke: Are investment-grade corporate bonds still a good value?

When selecting investment grade corporate bonds in the current rate environment, a common question is: 'How much better can it get'?

By John Radtke
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAR 10, 2010
Ex-Moody's employee warned SEC about muni issues

As Congress steps up scrutiny of the credit rating industry, allegations by another former employee of Moody's Investors Service have come to light and the big rating agency is being called to account before a House panel.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 02, 2010
Bond giant Pimco plans to build up its active-equity capability

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC is planning to build active-equity-management capability, possibly by lifting an existing team from a rival firm, according to sources familiar with the company.

By Thao Hua
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 26, 2010
Does Citizens United ruling spell the end for pay-to-play laws? Attorneys disagree

The recent Supreme Court decision makes pay-to-play regulations unconstitutional — or at least, that's the take of one securities attorney. Others don't see it that way.

By Dan Jamieson
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 24, 2010
Rule G-37 basher Blount gets four years in prison for kickback scheme

A former Alabama municipal bond dealer whose failed challenge to a pay-to-play rule set a legal precedent, was sentenced today to four years and four months in prison on corruption charges.

By Dan Jamieson
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 23, 2010
Muni bond demand strong despite budget woes, says Dalpiaz of Advisors Asset Management

Municipal bonds are an ideal alternative to low-yielding cash allocations and could be the perfect place to invest in an environment of rising taxes, according to Thomas Dalpiaz, a portfolio manager at Advisors Asset Management Inc.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS FEB 21, 2010
John Hancock Funds the latest to launch interest rate hedge

John Hancock Funds LLC today launched an international fixed-income fund to enable investors to hedge against rising interest rates.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 21, 2010
Fund companies are prepping bond investors for rising rates

Fearing a backlash from investors who are still piling into bond funds, mutual fund companies are rolling out sales and marketing campaigns to encourage investors to shift assets into other products.

By David Hoffman