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Hedge fund returns for 2008 were the most abysmal on record with double-digit losses and huge redemptions. Institutions are focusing on the basic reasons to own them.

In a clever marketing move an investment company is awarding prizes to the three people who lost the most money in the Wall Street debacle.

The recent price rise and subsequent fall of crude oil, gasoline and natural gas have provided both opportunities and risks for hedge accounts and traders alike.

Volatility in the markets has affected both structured derivatives along with futures and options. What lessons can the individual investor learn from the major players?

UPS sponsorship of thoroughbred Big Brown and Jockey Kent Desormeaux has its negative risks but it has already produced millions of dollars worth of publicity.

An American social paradigm is being forced upon the nation by the untimely filing of Chapter 11 Protection by Chrysler. Should retirement plans be privately held?

Fired bankers use their bonuses to start businesses, play the market, hang out or travel. Banks indirectly rehire others through management consulting companies.

With the state of flux the global markets are in, perhaps it's time to revisit the reasons you invest in the first place and re-focus on your objectives.

Hedge fund king Ezra Merkin is unlikely to be the last of the 'insiders' or beneficiaries from Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme to face court.

The Erickson's business lured individuals for loans to build condominium high-rises on Delmas and Fifth Street in San Jose, California.

Bernie Madoff was convicted of a Ponzi fraud and sentenced to 150 years imprisonment. It is a story of failure by investors, financial services advisers and regulators.

Although the past five years have seen dramatic increases the volume of electronic trading, this past year saw a reversal in the trend due to market volatility

Obama will curb credit card charges to help a stalling economy. Despite rate cuts, banks fearing numerous defaults race to raise charges before any impending legislation.

Major institutional investors are adapting the "absolute return" concept in increasing numbers in their asset allocation models and strategies - perhaps you can too.

Futures and options and are not for the amateur or uninitiated investor. Only the individual can make that decision but don't let false assuptions make up your mind.

Choosing the right stocks for your equity portfolio is a matter of asking the right questions first and to be candid, being completely honest with yourself.

Amazon.com is one of the most successful online retailers in the world. Initially selling books, the retailer has expanded to offer a vast array of products.

The Upper East Side of New York City isn't as homey a part of town as its neighbor across the park. The top brunch restaurants here tend to be less casual, too.

Jackson's half ownership in ATV/Sony which owns the Beatles catalog estimated to be worth as much as $2 billion is held in a trust that shields it from his creditors.

Assessing the path to economic recovery, the challenges faced by Barack Obama, and how the current economic crisis threatens to dislocate international balances of power.

Of the 5 factors for buying gold cheap, the seasonal factors are the most predictable for trading gold. Learn the gold market seasonal trends for potential profit.

Corporate and financial institutions have more than made up for the sharp cutback in FX trading by hedge funds, causing overall volume to climb 15% to record levels.

Alan Greenspan, former FED chairman, noted: "...an essential read for those who wish to understand the workings, politics, and distresses of the global financial system".

Many people fall victim to illegal or risky money making schemes which result in being unprofitable for the investor.

The growth in electronic trading has been remarkable. Individual investors can get involved in e-trading but what are the benefits and burdens beyond commission savings?

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reported its worst year in earnings to date. In which sectors has he suffered losses? How does this affect his investment strategy?

Technical analysis as a decision method for trading makes use of a number of indicators. Bollinger Bands are a tool traders use to assess the timing of a trade.

The mortgage industry is in shambles. Find out what happened to make the mortgage industry fail and what consumers should expect from mortgages over the next few years.

Debut novelist Allie Spencer talks about breaking into the rom/com market, writing for Little Black Dress and why it's never the wrong time to start writing.

Margulies plays Alicia, a brilliant-but-rusty lawyer, who goes to work after 15 years as a politician's wife

Read Paperbacks Cosmopolis or White Noise, Listen to Audiobook Mao II, and Try Underworld on a Long Flight or Vacation to Discover a Great American Novelist

The foreign currency trading market is open to individual traders, but they should perform due diligence before entering into this risky financial investment market.

The FOREX market is the world's largest market with the biggest players producing daily volume far surpassing any other market.

You are going to retire and you're trying to decide about how to allocate your hard earned money in what assets. Much depends on you and your tolerance for risk.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart makes the case for a criminal indictment of CNBC.

As part of the BBC's City Season a rich trader gives a million dollars of his own money to stock novices to prove that anybody can master the market.

Mortgage fraud in America led to the recent crisis in the financial lending industry that was caused by misrepresentation and outright lies about income and employment.

Companies no sooner succeeded in getting their employees to regularly invest in their defined contribution plans, when market promptly tanked. Is it time to reallocate?

Critics of the Green Movement address concerns over the trendiness and false claims of product manufacturers.

From ghost stories to the Jewish quarter, there are plenty of umbrella-holding guides at the Astronomical Clock willing to lead tourists around the Czech capital.

Bankers and lawyers learn to box to cope with stress and vie to take part in public championships for charity. This means a new life for old time gyms and boxers.

Blast!, The Garden, Earth Days, and Pressure Cooker Highlight 18th Annual Florida Film Festival Documentary Competition.

Bill Mechanic tells the independent film world that filmmaking has lost its way. The movie business is now in a period of house-cleaning and only the good will survive.

The Bradley Siderograph is reported to predict market turns but some also use it for predicting market direction. Does it work?

Asset allocation is as important to your financial health as regular medical checkups and dentist visits are to your physical health.

For at least a century, people have been falling prey to the seductive returns of this phantom investment.

Thirty-five years of philosophical changes in the banking industry, accepted by society, guided the current monetary disaster.

Right from the headlines, this new drama tackles the subject of a political sex scandal and how the wife moves on.

Real problems could be ahead for the U.S. dollar with debt increasing and foreign investors possibly more hesitant if the currency appears on the path to further decline.

When a investor gives up control over funds, trying to avoid loss through investment fraud can become a constant worry. A Managed Account is a viable option.