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More Articles from Advertising Information: MORE RESOURCES: A recovering economy means U.S. companies can afford to increase their payouts to shareholders—and that's boosting the appeal of dividend-paying stocks Insurers are pushing annuities as a way to protect investors from wild financial markets, but the products can be pricey and expose investors to inflation The Federal Reserve is holding out for additional evidence of a self-sustaining recovery before it takes more aggressive action Canada’s top bank regulator warned it may still be too early for the country’s banks, part of the world’s soundest financial system, to use their cash for takeovers and higher dividends. American International Group Inc., the insurer rescued by the U.S., drew $2.2 billion more from a Treasury Department facility to bolster property-casualty units that will be the core of a scaled-back company. Investors should beware of stock offerings from clean-technology companies this year that lack a long-term technology edge and rely too much on government aid, said Vinod Khosla, the biggest U.S. investor in green startups. Michael Cirami, co-manager of the $2.2 billion Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund, waited five years for investors to realize that insurance on Greek government bonds was too cheap. Wall Street analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Tuesday's market Sen. Judd Gregg, (R-N.H.) talks with Bloomberg's Susan Li about the U.S. government's efforts to overhaul the financial industry What Wall Street economists and strategists had to say about key developments on Mar. 15 The defined-contribution plan revolutionized retirement for U.S. workers. After three decades and the Great Recession, key fixes are needed Insurers are pushing annuities as a way to protect investors from wild financial markets, but the products can be pricey and expose investors to inflation Products such as EMERALD and SunAmerica 2020 High Watermark Fund aim to provide returns and tranquility amid intense market volatility |
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