Emerging market investments

How Companies Should Spend Their $1.9 Trillion in Cash

Companies have record amounts of cash to spend: $1.9 trillion. How can they put it to the best use to keep stock markets booming?

ING Forecasts Market Growth of 8% to 12% in 2011

ING Investment Management forecasts that stock markets will rise between 8% and 12% in 2011, thanks to a low-inflation, low-interest environment supported by the Fed, despite weak GDP growth. And for those looking for to increase their investment yields, they have a few suggestions.

The New Allure
of Emerging-Market Debt

Yields on emerging-market debt funds and ETFs are certainly enticing these days, especially compared to U.S. Treasurys. Also attractive are the added benefits of portfolio diversification and currency appreciation. But the risks can't be overlooked.