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Wealthy investors are embracing a somewhat surprising and potentially risky strategy: pawning their stocks and bonds.

E.S. Browning: When the Dow industrials reach record territory, everyone wants a piece of the action.

Large U.S. banks and the Fed are clashing over the two-part "stress test" release schedule adopted this year.

Mario Draghi has toiled to repair the euro zone's broken financial engine. But the European Central Bank president still can't seem to fix the transmission. Until that happens, further rate cuts or bank-support measures ...

A weekly look at the highest ranked stocks to buy in the big emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China, based on the valuation models at equity forecasting firm ValuEngine.com. In other words, these company nam...

Stock markets across the world surged to new highs yesterday on the back of renewed optimism in the global recovery and strong corporate results.

Centamin's rise and Lonmin's fall reminded investors of the pitfalls they face.

The Dow Jones has broken through its pre-crisis peak to hit an all-time high. Why should you care?

There are plenty of options for people who’d prefer to avoid traditional plans—but tread carefully.

Google has spent years learning to speak advertisers' language. Now, slowly but surely, Facebook is building up its own vocabulary. And looking to steal some of Google's business.

Take Two Interactive (TTWO) has strung together two consecutive beats and is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Conviction of a criminal offense requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That?s a very high standard indeed. But, the case against active management meets that burden of proof. Plainly put, if you want an investment st...

The FTSE 100 hit a fresh five-year high on Tuesday, buoyed by a global stock market rally in which the Dow Jones rose to its highest in 116 years.

Teradata (TDC) had its estimates lowered by UBS (UBS) to reflect fewer large deals in the first quarter. A $70 price target was issued with a neutral rating.

Apollo Group (APOL) was upgraded by Deutsche Bank (DB) from sell to hold with a price target of $17 as the firm believes that the current stock price provides investors with an attractive entry point.

Synovus Financial Corporation (SNV) maintained its quarterly dividend of 1 cent per share. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2013.

In trading on Tuesday, education & training services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.3%. Leading the group were shares of Education Management (EDMC), up about 14.5% and shares of Apollo Group (APO...

While its ubiquity has helped keep the Dow in the financial markets' lexicon, market participants say it has maintained its relevance because of its ability to be nimble and adjust to changes in American industry.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to its highest level ever on Tuesday, lifted by strong corporate results and expectations of continued stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

U.S. stocks are getting all the attention as they soar to new highs. But bond fans can boast that their investments have easily outperformed equities in the five-plus years it took stocks to break even.

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Bank of Nova (BNS) announced on Tuesday that profit for the quarter increased by 13 percent, mainly due to acquisitions. The company earned $1.63 billion Canadian, or $1.25 Canadian per share, for the first fiscal quarte...