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Pasadena Unified to investigate handling of $350-million bond fund
L.A. NOWThe Pasadena Unified School District launched an investigation Thursday into the handling of its $350-million school construction bond, a day after suspending a top official and several work contracts.... -
MarksJarvis: Investors flee munis amid D.C. uncertainty
A favorite place to duck from taxes is losing its appeal amid Capitol Hill's ongoing debate about debt-cutting. Many municipal bonds offer interest tax-free, and, consequently, munis were a top choice of financial advisers trying to guide high-income...
Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Johnny Carson, Citigroup Incorporated, Bonds, Finance
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MarksJarvis: Mutual funds manage to post pleasing results for 2012
If you invested in a solid mix of stock and bond funds at the beginning of 2012, and didn't peek at them during the stock market stress of the past year, you probably will be delighted when you open your year-end statement from your 401(k) or brokerage...
Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Fiscal Cliff, Metal and Mineral, Economy, Business and Finance, Metal
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PUC plan would put trust funds at risk
Even the most inattentive 401(k) owner surely understands today that the markets can bite you where it hurts, that promises of long-term investment gains can evaporate in the blink of a short-term crash and that the less understandable an investment...
Tags: Investments, Realty, Entertainment, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Economy, Business and Finance
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Consider diversifying bond funds
Q: I am invested in a high-yield municipal bond fund. I've had some great gains, but wanted to know if this is a good time to sell or should I continue to hold as a long-term strategy? C.S. A: While high-yield municipal bonds can provide a stream of...
Tags: Bonds, Financial Planning, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Yahoo shakes up board, brings in top technologist Max Levchin
Yahoo has added former PayPal executive Max Levchin to its board in a bold move that makes it clearer than ever the Internet pioneer is returning to its roots as a technology company under its new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer. Brad Smith, chief...
Tags: eBay Inc., Science and Technology, Technology, Google Inc., Economy, Business and Finance
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Legg Mason plans to acquire European provider of funds of hedge funds
Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. announced Thursday morning it has agreed to acquire Fauchier Partners, a manager of funds of hedge funds based in Europe. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fauchier will be merged into Legg's subsidiary Permal, an...Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Legg Mason, Inc.
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U.S. stocks end higher despite negative news much of year
Despite all the cliff drama in the past week that sent stocks spiraling downward, all three major U.S. stock indices ended the year higher — which might come as a surprise to many investors
U.S. stocks rallied Monday in the last hours of trading...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Fiscal Cliff, Economy, Business and Finance, Vocus Incorporated, Choice Hotels International Inc.
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Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson also shorts Herbalife
Another hedge fund manager is joining Bill Ackman in the ranks of Herbalife haters. Whitney Tilson, who helps run three hedge funds and two mutual funds through T2 Partners, said in a mass email Wednesday that he’s short “a tiny smidge&...
Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Marketing, Herbalife Limited
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Business People - Dec. 9
Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Scott Palmer and Peggy Hays, with Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA, were recognized as agents of the month for October in the Greencastle office. The award is given based on the number of listings taken, sales,...
Tags: Science and Technology, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Realty, Services and Shopping, Economy, Business and Finance
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MarksJarvis: Stock market shrugs off 'cliff' fears
We are all cliff dwellers now — wondering about our fate as the Dec. 31 deadline looms for the economy's potential plunge amid political bickering about tax increases and the nation's debt. In fact, the time to be rescued from a potential fall...
Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Economic Indicator, U.S. Congress, New Year's Day, Politics
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Business owner: Tax cuts are not job creators
My husband and I have owned a branding and graphic design business since 1993. Some politicians call us "job creators." They say that unless we extend the Bush tax cuts for the richest 2 percent of Americans, small businesses like ours will be hurt. Don't...Tags: Productivity, Business, Health and Safety at Work, Small Businesses, Labor Markets
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Dec 10, 2012
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