Stock MarketsU.S. News & World Report - Mutual funds may not look sexy, but for most people, they're the best way to achieve financial goals. That's because mutual funds are professionally managed and offer diversification, which you don't get when you buy individual stocks.
Stock Markets
European stocks jump as metal prices smash records (AFP)
AFP - European stock markets surged higher Tuesday, with Frankfurt hitting a 2.5 year-high and mining shares boosted by record metals prices, amid hopes of further stimulus measures for the US economy.
Frankfurt DAX stock index breaks above 7,000 points (AFP)
AFP - The Frankfurt DAX index of leading German stocks climbed above 7,000 points on Tuesday for the first time since June 6, 2008.
SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing (Reuters)
Reuters - A top Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Monday the number of fraud schemes is on the rise, taking billions of dollars from Americans, and warned investors to be more vigilant.
SEC to toughen custody rules for broke-dealers (Reuters)
Reuters - The top securities regulator said on Monday that she plans to hold broker-dealers more accountable for their customers' assets after Bernard Madoff duped his clients out of billions of dollars.
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