Wall Street courts the small investor
Article Abstract:
Demographic changes mean US baby boomers are investing in mutual funds, securities, insurance companies and banks. The competition between stockbrokers and mutual funds for the savings of these aging Americans is heavy since even firms traditionally not in the retail market are rethinking their approach.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Wall Street's boring year
Article Abstract:
The Standard & Poor 500 stock index may record its least volatile year ever, measured as the ratio of the gap between the year's high and low prices to the yearly low. Different sectors have been alternating gains and losses.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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All right for some: Wall Street's profits
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Low interest rates and refinancing of 1980s debt are causing the stock market to improve, but securities firms are taking advantage of a temporary situation rather than working to improve overall economics.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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