http://www.mail.com/subjects/24324-personal-investing.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/24324-personal-investing.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2143360-turkish-economy-depends-political-stability.html LONDON (AP) — The escalation in the clashes between Turkey's government and protesters could hurt an economy that has become a source of growth and stability in a region hit by recession and unrest. The protests started 12 days ago as a demonstration against plans to bulldoze and redevelop a park in central Istanbul. They weren't very different from the O... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:37:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2143360-turkish-economy-depends-political-stability.html 2013-06-11T19:37:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2140926-japan-seeks-revival-hedge-funds-bet-bust.html TOKYO (AP) — Until a couple of months ago, Takashi Yamada had one of the most genteel jobs in Japan. Now, his days are so harried he doesn't have time to eat lunch. Yamada, 45, is a government-bond trader at major brokerage Daiwa Securities Co. Shock-and-Awe monetary policies, announced in April, have sent Japanese government bonds, this nation's equivale... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:56:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2140926-japan-seeks-revival-hedge-funds-bet-bust.html 2013-06-10T03:56:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2131036-considers-tougher-rules-money-funds.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Investors could lose principal from money market investment funds that perform poorly under regulations proposed Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission. But the change would affect mainly institutional rather than individual investors. The SEC voted 5-0 to advance the plan, which would require shares of some money-market fun... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:32:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2131036-considers-tougher-rules-money-funds.html 2013-06-05T20:32:21Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2130310-to-consider-tougher-rules-money-funds.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected on Wednesday to propose stricter regulations for money-market mutual funds, hoping to shore up an industry that posed risks to investors at the height of the 2008 financial crisis. SEC officials have yet to make public any proposed changes to its oversight of the $2.7 trillion industry. ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:28:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2130310-to-consider-tougher-rules-money-funds.html 2013-06-05T10:28:03Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2123214-feds-crack-foreclosure-auction-scams.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At the height of the financial crisis, bargain hunters would gather each week on county courthouse steps to bid on foreclosed properties throughout Northern and Central California. The inventory lists were long, especially in hard-hit areas such as Sacramento and Stockton. But the auctions were generally short affairs — often because real estate speculat... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:39:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2123214-feds-crack-foreclosure-auction-scams.html 2013-06-01T19:39:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html TOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower yen makes their exports relatively more expensive. As many see it, other nations — from China to Britain to the U... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html 2013-05-22T17:04:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html NEW YORK (AP) — Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street. The Russell 2000, an index of small-company stocks, climbed above 1,000 points for the first time and ended higher Monday, even as the Dow Jones industrial average, the Standard & Poor's 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index all edged lower. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html 2013-05-20T22:37:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084988-mutual-funds-continue-to-attract-cash-april.html BOSTON (AP) — Mutual funds continued to attract cash in April, although the pace slowed from the record amount that flowed in during the first three months of the year. Investors also became more cautious, as bond funds attracted slightly more money than stock funds. A net $39 billion was deposited into stock funds and bond funds during April, industry co... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084988-mutual-funds-continue-to-attract-cash-april.html 2013-05-14T17:12:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2067736-rich-chinese-abroad-to-preserve-wealth.html BEIJING (AP) — China's richest people are stepping up investment in U.S. real estate and other foreign assets as they try to preserve their fortunes in the face of a fast-changing economy, a report said Tuesday. The report by China Merchants Bank and the consulting firm Bain & Co. in China reflects uncertainties about abrupt shifts in an economy in which ... Tue, 07 May 2013 07:14:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2067736-rich-chinese-abroad-to-preserve-wealth.html 2013-05-07T07:14:47Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2048482-croatians-to-vote-golf-historic-referendum.html DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — In 1991, Croatians voted for independence and then last year to join the European Union. Now, in only the third referendum ever in the country, the residents of the postcard-pretty Adriatic sea resort of Dubrovnik will vote on the construction of a massive golf complex on a hill above their ancient walled tourist city. The implic... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:19:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2048482-croatians-to-vote-golf-historic-referendum.html 2013-04-27T12:19:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015236-suu-kyi-visit-highlights-japans-myanmar-push.html TOKYO (AP) — Japan's long-deferred aspirations for a larger role in Myanmar are getting a boost this coming week with a visit by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The visit by Suu Kyi, in Japan for the first time in 27 years, is highlighting Japan's interest in helping to craft a blueprint for Myanmar's economy and tapping... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:36:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015236-suu-kyi-visit-highlights-japans-myanmar-push.html 2013-04-12T13:36:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2004928-foreign-investors-to-chinas-xi-cut-red-tape.html BOAO, China (AP) — Major multinational companies appealed gingerly to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to reduce barriers to doing business in China's heavily government-directed economy, drawing a commitment to create a more level playing field. In a rare audience with the head of the Communist Party, executives from Pepsico, Samsung Group, Volvo G... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2004928-foreign-investors-to-chinas-xi-cut-red-tape.html 2013-04-08T10:55:28Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2002798-calif-governor-to-china-investments.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown has designs on building some of the most expensive public works projects in the nation and wants to keep the state moving forward in its slow recovery from the recession. Where better to go searching for the money to further those interests than the world's second largest economy and a country that has... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:02:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2002798-calif-governor-to-china-investments.html 2013-04-06T19:02:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1995046-poll-finds-caution-5-years-financial-crisis.html BOSTON (AP) — Americans have grown more cautious and disciplined in handling their money since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a survey by a leading mutual fund company suggests. People say they don't spend as much, save as little or embrace as much risk as they did before the crisis, according to a survey of nearly 1,200 people by Fidelity Investmen... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:08:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1995046-poll-finds-caution-5-years-financial-crisis.html 2013-04-03T20:08:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1968804-fed-will-stick-with-aggressive-stimulus.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday stood by its efforts to keep borrowing costs at record lows, saying it isn't yet convinced that the U.S. economy's growth can accelerate without significant help from the central bank. It wants to see sustained improvement. Fed officials reinforced their plan to keep short-term interest rates at rock-bott... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:39:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1968804-fed-will-stick-with-aggressive-stimulus.html 2013-03-20T23:39:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1968040-fed-stands-stimulus-sees-stronger-us-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve isn't yet convinced that the U.S. economy's growth can accelerate without the Fed's drive to keep borrowing costs at record lows. It wants to see sustained improvement. That was the message Fed officials sent Wednesday, when they reinforced their plan to keep short-term interest rates at record lows at least until une... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:37:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1968040-fed-stands-stimulus-sees-stronger-us-economy.html 2013-03-20T22:37:42Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1957690-imf-to-visit-egypt-nation-seeks-economic-help.html CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is sending a senior official to Cairo this weekend to discuss issues that have delayed a $4.8 billion loan seen as a final lifeline to rescue Egypt, a political heavyweight in the region. Egypt's multibillion dollar loan request is considered crucial to freeing up other loans and reassuring foreign investors wh... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:53:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1957690-imf-to-visit-egypt-nation-seeks-economic-help.html 2013-03-15T17:53:37Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1949650-investors-move-stock-mutual-funds-cautiously.html BOSTON (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average continues to set new records but average investors are still proceeding with caution. While they added to U.S. stock funds in the first two months of the year, they put larger amounts into bonds and funds investing primarily in foreign stocks, according to mutual fund industry consultant Strategic Insight. ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:21:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1949650-investors-move-stock-mutual-funds-cautiously.html 2013-03-12T22:21:48Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1948090-clinton-awards-than-700000-to-haiti-farms.html PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A charity for former U.S. President Bill Clinton awarded more than $700,000 to develop the country's agriculture sector. The Clinton Foundation announced Monday that the grants will go toward efforts to plant trees, build a coffee farm and train farmers. Clinton has been the United Nations' special envoy to Haiti since shortly... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:57:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1948090-clinton-awards-than-700000-to-haiti-farms.html 2013-03-12T07:57:21Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1916860-ireland-to-guarantee-to-bank-bondholders.html DUBLIN (AP) — The Irish government announced Tuesday it will no longer insure the bonds of its three surviving banks, ending an infamous chapter in the country's struggle to safeguard its financial system from collapse. Ireland's emergency 2008 decision to insure bank bondholders against potential losses was designed to keep foreign banks lending to Irish... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:33:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1916860-ireland-to-guarantee-to-bank-bondholders.html 2013-02-26T19:33:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1902626-boeing-technical-workers-planning-move.html SEATTLE (AP) — The union for Boeing's technical workers is planning its next move after they rejected a contract offer, splitting with engineers represented by the same union who approved the deal. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace notified a federal mediator Wednesday to resume negotiations. The union will survey members of t... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1902626-boeing-technical-workers-planning-move.html 2013-02-20T20:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1902474-boeing-engineers-contract-tech-workers.html SEATTLE (AP) — The union representing Boeing Co.'s engineers and technical workers delivered a split decision on a new contract Tuesday, with the engineers accepting their offer and the technical workers rejecting theirs and authorizing a future strike. The union had recommended that both units reject the contract offer because it would not provide pensio... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:42:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1902474-boeing-engineers-contract-tech-workers.html 2013-02-20T07:42:03Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1873114-cash-continues-to-surge-stock-mutual-funds.html BOSTON (AP) — The newfound confidence that investors showed at the start of the year held up through the end of January, boosting cash flows into stock mutual funds to the highest levels in more than a decade. By one measure, funds attracted cash at the fastest pace in 17 years. The $34.2 billion of net deposits into stock mutual funds and exchange-traded... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1873114-cash-continues-to-surge-stock-mutual-funds.html 2013-02-06T20:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1865068-iraq-stock-sale-sign-investor-confidence.html BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi telecom company raised nearly $1.3 billion Sunday on Baghdad's small stock exchange in one of the region's biggest share offers in years — a sign of investor confidence in the fledgling private sector despite violence that still plagues the country. In a reminder of Iraq's volatility, several suicide attackers on foot and in two ex... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1865068-iraq-stock-sale-sign-investor-confidence.html 2013-02-03T18:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1865082-asiacell-shares-sold-iraq-bourse-major-float.html BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi mobile phone company Asiacell sold a 25 percent stake to investors Sunday, raising close to $1.3 billion in one of the region's largest share offers in years. The floatation on the Iraq Stock Exchange was seen as a test of investor confidence in the country. It could reassure international investors, many of whom remain wary of th... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1865082-asiacell-shares-sold-iraq-bourse-major-float.html 2013-02-03T13:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1857074-fed-growth-pause-temporary-up-stimulus.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy "paused" in recent months because of temporary factors and reaffirmed its commitment to try to stimulate growth by keeping borrowing costs low for the foreseeable future. The Fed took no new action at its two-day policy meeting. But it stood behind aggressive steps it launched in D... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1857074-fed-growth-pause-temporary-up-stimulus.html 2013-01-30T20:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1838374-numbers-to-when-you-file-your-2012-tax-return.html Key numbers to know when filing your 2012 tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service: PERSONAL EXEMPTION: —Each personal or dependent exemption is worth $3,800. STANDARD DEDUCTION: —$11,900 for married couples filing a joint return, and qualifying widows and widowers —$5,950 for singles and married individuals filing separate returns ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1838374-numbers-to-when-you-file-your-2012-tax-return.html 2013-01-22T18:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1837202-financial-lobby-group-warns-emerging-markets.html ZURICH (AP) — A leading lobby group for the world's financial institutions is warning investors not to get caught short in emerging markets if rich-country central banks end their stimulus measures. The Institute of International Finance said Tuesday that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks cannot continue to flood the market with cheap money... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1837202-financial-lobby-group-warns-emerging-markets.html 2013-01-22T18:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1819018-china-mulls-hiking-investment-quota-foreigners.html HONG KONG (AP) — China's securities watchdog is considering substantially raising the quota that foreign institutions are allowed to invest in the country's stock markets, the agency's head said Monday, the latest signal from Beijing of plans to open the Chinese capital markets. The comments by Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Comm... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1819018-china-mulls-hiking-investment-quota-foreigners.html 2013-01-14T09:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1814586-europes-markets-climb-through-slump.html NEW YORK (AP) — The big worry a year ago was that Greece would collapse under its debts, upend Europe's markets and set off a global financial crisis. But the world's most dangerous bond market turned out to be one of the world's best bets last year: Greece's government bonds soared 97 percent as the debt crisis eased. Across Europe, many of the region's stock markets outpac... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1814586-europes-markets-climb-through-slump.html 2013-01-13T16:24:00Z