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Wealth Gap In U.S. Widened In Last Decade As Middle Lost Ground

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The wealthiest Americans got richer between 2000 and 2011 while net worth declined for lower-earning households, the Census Bureau reported today.

Pimco ETF Binges On Corporate Bonds In Race To Safe-Enough Debt

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While many investors have revived their love affair with corporate bonds this year, one stands out: Pacific Investment Management Co.’s Bill Gross.

U.S. Mint Platinum Coins Bypassed In Rush For Gold

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Five months after the U.S. Mint began producing coins made with platinum, sales have all but collapsed as investors continue to favor gold and silver.

Pimco ETF Binges On Corporate Bonds

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While many investors have revived their love affair with corporate bonds this year, one stands out: Pimco’s Bill Gross.

Ballmer Sees NBA As Appreciating Asset After $2 Billion Buy-In

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Steve Ballmer said he views the NBA as “an appreciating asset” and has no qualms about buying the L.A. Clippers for $2 billion, almost four times the NBA team record.

Jackson National Takes Big Lead On Variable Annuities As Rivals Scale Back

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Prudential Plc, the largest U.K. insurer by market value, extended its lead in U.S. variable annuity sales at its Jackson National Life unit as rivals scaled back.

Edward Jones Sponsors University Program To Train Future Brokers

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Edward Jones, the 92-year-old St. Louis brokerage, is looking to head off a projected shortfall of financial advisors by sponsoring training classes at U.S. universities.

Pimco Bolsters Equities Staff, Names Tuttle As Trading Head

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Pimco, Bill Gross’s bond firm that’s expanding into stocks, named Melissa Tuttle as global head of equity trading and added staff in its latest effort to bolster the business.

Monaco $400 Million Penthouse Secrecy Booms

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Monaco is experiencing a luxury-housing boom as developers prepare for an influx of millionaires and billionaires escaping higher taxes or a loss of banking privacy.

Prudential Auditor Who Romanced Actress Stefanie Powers Dies At 72

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Thomas Carroll, who announced his retirement in June as chief auditor at Prudential Financial and had a brush with celebrity through his 14-year relationship with actress Stefanie Powers, has died.

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