Risk
Just How Would a Ukraine War Affect Stocks?
History says it wouldn’t be so bad, per LPL’s Detrick—but his stats show it’s worse when the US ends up in a conflict.
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Newsmakers
Quincy Pension Loses $3.5 Million After Cyberattack
A growing number of pensions are becoming targets of cybercrime.
Newsmakers
Wall Street Tonic: Russia Claims It Is Withdrawing Some Military Units
The prospect of de-escalation from the Ukraine border, as yet unproven, buoys stocks.
Manager Selection
A Conversation With Jason Safran, Texas Christian University’s New Chief Investment Officer
The TCU alum named two key areas of opportunity he is looking to expand on.
Asset Allocation
The 10-Year Will Hit 2.5% This Year, and Maybe 3%, Per Gundlach
The Bond King sees rising rates (belatedly) helping to fuel the benchmark Treasury yield’s advance.
Newsmakers
Teamsters Pension Applies for Bailout After $58 Million Legal Appeal Dismissed
A circuit court has denied the New York multiemployer pension’s attempt to recover withdrawal liabilities from the bankrupt firm’s new owner.
Risk
How to Rate-Hike Proof Your Portfolio, Per Northern Trust
The firm’s remedy: Go for junk bonds and natural resources stocks, as the Fed tightens.
Newsmakers
Risk Aversion Strategy Causes Colorado Pension to Lose Out on Millions
Lawmakers required the fund to keep cash in a low-interest bank account to avoid risk.
Regulation
Regulators Accuse Investment Firm of Preying on Elderly
The SEC and CFTC allege an LA firm continues to target mostly elderly or retirement-aged victims as part of a precious metals scam.
Risk
Black Gold Indeed: Oil Finally Seems Poised to Hit $100
Restrained supply and ravenous demand likely will return it to three figures, says Canaccord.
Asset Allocation
Yale to Investigate Chinese Investments Over Human Rights Concerns
A university committee will determine if any companies are ineligible for investment from its $42.3 billion endowment.
Regulation
HeadSpin Avoids SEC Penalty Through Remediation
CEO Manish Lachwani allegedly falsely inflated the software firm’s revenue by $800 million.
Newsmakers
New York Common Returns 4.74% in Q3
This quarter’s returns were significantly better than the last one’s.
Risk
Spreads Are Narrowing: Could We Get (Gulp) an Inverted Yield Curve?
With short rates climbing faster than long ones, this recession harbinger isn’t out of the question.