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  S&P on Europe: Better to Be in Than Out

  By Vaughan Scully, Standard & Poor's  |  February 13, 2012

  Yes, the region has problems, but S&P Capital IQ says it’s turned more positive on the area, citing the ECB’s move to ease pressure on banks.

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  Rising Tech

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  February 1, 2012

  Niche solutions, cloud computing and growth in Asia are expected to buoy the tech space in an overall risky economy

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  New Hire Roundup: Horan Goes to Chilton, Pan Moves Up at SEC, CFP Board Gains Myers

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  December 8, 2011

  This week in new hires, Timothy Horan moved to Chilton Private Clients, with a team of four; Eric Pan joined the SEC; Roger C. Myers, Jr. was named CFO at the CFP Board; and Neuberger Berman added four new wholesalers.

• Top Funds for Tough Markets

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 23, 2011

  The fund research team at S&P Capital IQ says that thanks to a nice market uptick in October, the S&P 500 Index was back in the black on a year-to-date basis through Oct. 28, rising 2.2 percent. The team’s latest report, authored by Todd Rosenbluth, notes that these market gains...

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  Research Roundtable: Gundlach, Rodriguez, Others

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  November 23, 2011

  Our expert panel — John Buckingham, Kenneth L. Fisher, Jeffrey Gundlach, Robert Rodriguez — sees turbulence and opportunity in the year ahead, as history makes clear that presidential election years are usually favorable for the securities markets.

• Ladenburg Thalmann to Buy Securities America

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 29, 2011

  Ladenburg Thalmann said that it planned to pay Ameriprise Financial $150 million in cash for Securities America in late August. In addition, the Miami-based broker-dealer says it will pay up to $70 million in 2012 and 2013 in so-called earn-outs, as the firm explained in an SEC report. Plus, Ameriprise...

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  Schwab Survey: Advisors Less Bullish on Economy, Markets

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  September 14, 2011

  A summer survey of Schwab-affiliated RIAs found expectations of double dip increased following debt ceiling drama.

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  Securities America Sale: Final Price Could Be $220 Million; Big Retention Bonuses

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 19, 2011

  Ladenburg Thalmann files 8-K; retention bonuses of 15% of yearly fees and commissions are being offered by the company, sources say.

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  Schapiro to Senate: Dodd-Frank Doomed Without More Money

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  July 21, 2011

  SEC Chairman warns lawmakers that the agency needs 'significant additional resources' in order to proceed with its responsibilities under Dodd-Frank.