Economy

Index returns blew past hedge funds in 2013

While the S&P 500 rewarded investors with a 32.4% return in 2013, hedge funds investors got 9.8%, says Business Insider.

By Staff |February 24, 2014

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4 market myths dispelled

The U.S. economy is gradually improving, but not everyone sees that.

By Jacqueline Louie |February 24, 2014

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Can markets weather winter weather?

Since January’s U.S. retail sales were lower than economists’ estimates, some commenter have suggested America’s streak of bad winter weather is to blame. But Minnesota CFA Society member John Boylan is skeptical.

By Staff |February 21, 2014

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Which banks are overleveraged again?

Canadian banks have a surprisingly high percentage of loans as assets, reveals a Wired magazine infographic.

By Staff |February 21, 2014

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