Bye Bye, Open BarDec 1, 2008,Halah Touryalai The economy is ruining Christmas on Wall Street. First they get their bonuses taken away, now they can't even get drunk in designer tuxedos at the company... About That BonusDec 1, 2008,Halah Touryalai Apparently Andrew Cuomo isn't a no gifts kind of birthday boy. At the New York Attorney General's 51st birthday and fundraising bash early this month,... Endpiece: The Puzzler #11Dec 1, 2008,By John Kador Think You're Smart? Try these brainteasers that recruiters use in actual job interviews. THIS MONTH'S CONTEST A financial services firm has 10 employees.... Registered Rep. Readers Do It By The NumbersNov 1, 2008,Compiled By John Kador Smart decisions are based on more than government statistics, agency reports, news releases, interest rates and stock quotes.... The Puzzler #8Oct 1, 2008,By John Kador Try these brainteasers that recruiters use in actual job interviews... EndpieceSep 1, 2008,Compiled By John Kador Smart decisions are based on more than government statistics, agency reports, news releases, interest rates and stock quotes. We've selected a few fascinating... The Bear TalksAug 4, 2008,By Nancy N. DiCostanzo It was only a matter of time before a book about Bear Stearns’ demise hit the bookshelves. ... Endpiece: The Puzzler #9Aug 1, 2008,By John Kador Think you're smart? Try these brainteasers that recruiters use in actual job interviews.... COLD CALLAug 1, 2008,Halah Touryalai Jan Schalkwijk, JPS Global Investments, San Diego.... Uncle Sam: Give Us A New BubbleJul 24, 2008,By David A. Geracioti The debate about government’s role in the economy just got stoked big time, what with the recent news that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson wants to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with taxpayer dollars. ... Bush: The Glass Is Half Full; Bernanke: The Glass Is Half EmptyJul 21, 2008,By John Churchill In case you missed it, President Bush and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke both gave speeches last Tuesday morning, July 15, about the state of the economy. Evidently, they didn’t share talking points beforehand. ... Wives Divorcing (Suddenly) Sugar-less Daddies; Wall Street PugilistsJul 14, 2008,By Kristen French It seems that ladies who lunch do not like to give up those lunches, nor their shopping sprees, Gucci handbags and Hamptons summer getaways—no matter what the condition of their marital finances. ... Registered Rep. Readers Do It By The NumbersJul 1, 2008,Compiled By John Kador Smart decisions are based on more than government statistics, agency reports, news releases, interest rates and stock quotes. We've selected a few fascinating... Lobbying For LoveJul 1, 2008,Kristen French Even in the toughest of times, Wall Street finds the cash to pad the pockets of its favorite politicians — or, at least, the politicians favored to win. ... What A Waste!Jul 1, 2008,Kristen French Can you ever have too many toilets? ... All You Need Is CashJun 11, 2008,By Nancy N. DiCostanzo Gold Diggers and Sugar Daddys joined forces Thursday at New York City’s Taj nightclub to raise money for charity—and make-out! Nothing says “selfless” like paying $5 to sell oneself at a weekday party that starts at 5:30 in the afternoon. Yes, the Fashion Meets Finance after-work mixer appears to have been successful. ... The Ultimate Dartboard ContestJun 10, 2008,By Nancy N. DiCostanzo So, the efficient market theory vanquished active management (okay, people still argue over this but given the amount of money flowing into passive indexes and ETFs . . . ). Now Warren Buffett says the S&P 500 can outperform a professionally picked hedge fund of funds. Back in May 2006, Buffett placed a $1 million wager putting his money where his trap is: Specifically, he says the Vanguard S&P 500 index fund can beat 10 hedge funds, net of fees, over 10 years, according to Fortune. ... Tough Call, Tough ClientJun 1, 2008,BY HESH REINFELD Recently, I got a call that startled me. Mr. Reinfeld, this is Congressman Smith's office. Can you hold? The congressman would like to talk to you. I... Slaying Your Inner DragonsJun 1, 2008,By Stephen Gresham At one time or another all of us have said or done something that was contrary to our own best interest, damaging to an important relationship or just... MAPPING THE WEALTHYJun 1, 2008,John Churchill California sure lives up to its name as the Golden State: It hogs the list of U.S. counties with the most millionaire households, taking four of the top... Art As TherapyMay 29, 2008,By Nancy N. DiCostanzo Geoffrey Raymond, an artist who seems to have a penchant for painting portraits of Wall Street honchos, has just unveiled his latest masterpiece: Jimmy Cayne in acrylic. ... Broker (Allegedly) Attacks Hedge Fund Manager At The Gym And Other Tidbits From Around The WebMay 28, 2008,By Nancy N. DiCostanzo Exercising can be detrimental to your health—just ask Stuart Sugarman, fund manager and investment banker at Sunrise Financial Group. Last August, in spin class, Sugarman, 48, was quite vocal about the “burn.” One of his classmates, apparently, did not appreciate it. Christopher Carter, 44, a broker at Maxim Investments Group, "tilted the grunting hedge-fund manager's Schwinn exercise bike up off its front wheel and into a wall out of sheer frustration" after allegedly trying to get Stuart to pipe down by telling him to do so—which I'm guessing didn't work. Today, in Manhattan Criminal Court, the two will be in the same room once again—sans bikes. Oh, and by the way, Carter says Sugarman provoked him. ... Gladiator FinanceMay 1, 2008,Nancy N. DiCostanzo Wall Street Warriors is now casting for its third season, and it's looking for warriors like you. Radius Productions wants four to five men and women... The Bear MinimumMay 1, 2008,Kristen French Wives of two senior Bear Stearns investment bankers cancelled pricey interior-design contracts just two days after the firm announced its sale to J.P.... IT'S OKAY TO OUTSOURCEMay 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo Johnne Syverson, co-founder of RIA firm Syverson Strege & Company, in West Des Moines, Iowa, has been outsourcing money-manager selection and portfolio... The Puzzler #8Apr 1, 2008,BY JOHN KADOR THIS MONTH'S CONTEST BRAINTEASER: TRAPPED IN A BLENDER Google currently favors this puzzle in its interviews. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewer... SpitzenfreudeApr 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo When Eliot Spitzer fingered ex-NYSE director Ken Langone for Dick Grasso's pay package, Langone told CNBC's Charlie Gasparino, One way or another, Spitzer... Runaway Growth: Rep-As-Advisor Assets ExplodeApr 1, 2008,Kristen French Just over a year ago, fee-based brokerage accounts got the ax when the Financial Planning Association (FPA) successfully sued the SEC to overturn the... April 2008 Brainteaser SolutionsMar 10, 2008,By John Kador
Bikini Bottoms Move MarketsMar 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo According to Bespoke Investment Group's Swimsuit Issue Indicator, the S&P 500 performs best in years when an American appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated's... CAPITAL HILL CONTRIBUTIONSMar 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo Wall Street is shifting loyalties. So far in the 2008 election cycle, the securities and investment industry has showered the Democratic Party with contributions.... Wall Street Competes For Transgender TalentMar 1, 2008,John Churchill Wall Street's got balls or does it? Kidding aside, the major wirehouse firms all offer special benefits to employees who want to undergo sex-change surgery.... The Baby Boomer's Inner 800-Pound GorillaMar 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo The 97.5 million viewers who tuned into this year's Super Bowl got a little dose of retirement reality from AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, which... Registered Rep. Readers Do It By The NumbersMar 1, 2008,Compiled By John Kador Smart decisions are based on more than government statistics, agency reports, news releases, interest rates and stock quotes. We've selected a few fascinating... New Year, Same PromisesFeb 1, 2008,Christina Mucciolo It may not come as a surprise that 58 percent of New Year's resolutions are finance related. Sadly, 51 percent of finance-related resolutions fall by... |
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