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INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2014
Panic proves fleeting as stocks, bonds climb

Stocks, bonds and commodities rose together in February for the first time in seven months, reversing January's losses

By Gregory Crawford
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 21, 2014
Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico

Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico as a flood of claims sends the regulator scrambling to find more arbitrators. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Stocks continue rally as safe haven moves slow

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Stocks continue to rally after Putin weighs in while one Fed official hopes for a quicker taper. Also: Obama's budget met with groans, the Comcast-Time Warner deal isn't done yet, Credit Suisse expanding in Asia and Facebook's drone dreams

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Investors not buying gold bounce despite Ukraine tension

The yellow metal is back in the spotlight, but strategists say that despite Ukraine tension, a long-term comeback is not in the cards. <i> Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140303/FREE/140309988&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Ukraine worries sink stocks</a>.</i>

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
U.S. stocks fall amid global equities selloff on Ukraine

U.S. stocks sank, tracking a global selloff in equities, as investors sought havens on concern that Russia's military presence in Ukraine could lead to a larger conflict. How long and deep could it go?

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2014
El-Erian clashed with Gross before resigning from Pimco

Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian clashed with co-founder Bill Gross over trading strategy, personnel decisions and other issues before announcing that he's leaving the firm.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAR 21, 2014
What does the future portend for Pimco?

Analysts agree it should stick to its brand as a bond shop, but advisers open to new products.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
DOL fiduciary opponents point to UK experience to bolster their case

A ban on financial advisers' charging commissions in the United Kingdom has driven investors with small accounts out of the advice market, according to a mutual fund official in Europe, something that Department of Labor fiduciary opponents argue could happen here.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION MAR 20, 2014
Don't be that guy on Facebook

By Kristin Andree
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Getting the most from Social Security benefits

The first rule: If possible, don't file before 66. Second rule: If you can, file and suspend.

By CODONNELL
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
Finra limits data collection plan, citing investor privacy

Bowing to industry concern, Finra says it will limit the personal data it collects in new monitoring program

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Once-mighty nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. plots a comeback

Mitchell Sabshon plots a course for nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. to recreate its prior success.

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2014
Merrill Lynch taps new head to expand training

Racquel Oden promoted to help ramp up newly restructured PMD program.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
FSI to push for independent-contractor legislation in 2014

Live from FSI OneVoice: Group wants to remove the uncertainty of continuing IRS scrutiny. <b><i> <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;bctid=3117749314001&amp;date=20140128&quot;>Check out a video interview with Dale Brown, where the organization's president and CEO offers his Finra wish list.</a> </b></i>

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME MAR 20, 2014
Fidelity launches bond funds to weather uncertain markets

The fund giant is offering clients a new way to prosper in uncertain debt markets.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2014
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post

Suzanne Shank to run brokerage founded by Wall St. pioneer.

By Megan Durisin
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Trailblazer who broke Wall St. gender barrier dies at 80

Muriel Siebert bought seat on Big Board in 1967, breaking up all-male bastion.

By Gregory Crawford
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing

By Joshua Brown