Steve Higgins

ContactSteve Higgins has been a journalist for more than 25 years and has extensive experience covering business, the economy and personal finance. He spent 12 years as a business reporter for daily newspapers in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut, followed by 12 years as an editor, most recently as business editor of the New Haven Register in Connecticut.
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Steve Higgins

 
Pimco's New Actively Managed ETF Gets Cool Reception From Advisors

Pimco’s bid to turbo-charge the slow growth of actively managed ETFs appears to be destined for a slow start as many advisors say they’ll pass, at least for now.

Affluent Investors Are Steadily Gaining Confidence About The Economy

Big Jump In Equipment Financing Is A Sign U.S. Companies Are Coming Back To Life

Economists Show Increasing Confidence That U.S. Economy Will Improve This Year

Interest In International Markets Increases Along With Investors' Net Worth

Valuations Rising On High-Dividend Stocks Compared With Rest Of Equity Market

New Model Attempts To Predict Which Stocks Fund Managers Are Likely To Buy And Sell

Direct-Investing Platforms Are Taking More Market Share As They Offer Improved Services And Financial Advice

High Net Worth Investors Are Likely Leading The Rush Back Into Mutual Funds

Manufacturing, Housing Show Momentum As Economic Recovery Looks Increasingly Solid

Big Manufacturers Say They Are Starting To Bring Jobs Back To U.S. Soil

Long-Term Inlation Outlook Is Benign, Says Fidelity Portfolio Manager, As Deleveraging Checks Economic Growth

China Leads New Ranking Of The Most Promising Emerging And Frontier Markets

Advisors Are Far More Upbeat About 2012 After Markets And Economy Show Progress In January

Government, Banks Reach Settlement Over Foreclosures In A Deal That Could Help Bank, Housing Stocks

Apple Is Making Fourth-Quarter Earnings Season Look Better Than It Really Is, Strategist Says

6 Funds That Focus On Investment Categories That Could Be Due For A Rebound This Year

Two-Year Run Of Double-Digit Corporate Earnings Growth Appears To Have Stalled Out

How To Make The Most Out Of Renewed Growth In Emerging-Market Investments

Top Strategists Switch From Bearish To Bullish As Global Stocks Surge Ahead

Economist Says The Economy Will Remain Weak For Years And Double-Dip Recession Is Likely

Stocks Off To Best Start Since 1997 As Euro Zone Crisis Eases And Financials Surge

Valuations For U.S. Equities Remain Well Below Historical Levels, Setting The Stage For A Potential Rally

GDP Expanded Sharply In The Fourth Quarter But Didn't Quite Meet Expectations

Investors And Analysts Worldwide Agree U.S. Markets Show The Most Promise For 2012

IMF Slashes Its Forecast For World Growth And Warns Of Increasing Instability

Treasurys Start The Year Off On A Sour Note As U.S., Global Economies Improve

Economists Predict Higher GDP Growth And Lower Inflation Risk For 2012

Blue Chip Firms Plan To Increase Dividend Payouts By Double Digits In 2012

U.S. Stocks Are Poised To Take Off In 2012 After A 10-Year Slump, Strategist Says

Stocks And High-Yield Bonds Look Promising Over The Long Term: Fidelity

Shrinking Supply Of Stocks Reflects Low Valuations And Could Signal Price Gains

Expansive Hiring Plans Among U.S. Corporations Point To Resumption Of Growth In 2012

Diversify Bond Portfolios To Prepare For Coming Changes In The Fixed-Income Market, Fidelity Urges

Dividend Payments May Set A New Record In 2012 As Corporations Disperse More Cash

Smaller-Cap Emerging-Markets Funds Offer Upside Potential Along With Higher Risk And Volatility

Stocks And Mutual Funds Go Into 2012 With Momentum From A Strong Fourth-Quarter Finish

Many High Net Worth Investors Plan Turn Toward Alternative Investments In 2012

6 Mutual Funds Focused On Dividend-Paying Stocks That Show Promise For 2012

The Federal Reserve Will Reveal Its Members' Forecasts Of Interest Rates

2012 Investing Forecast Round-Up: A Look Ahead From Around The Web

Advisors' Biggest Concern For 2012: How Europe's Financial Woes May Affect U.S. Stocks

Slowdown In Inflation And Growth Should Cut Valuations In Several Emerging Markets

Will Actively Managed ETFs Gain Traction In 2012?

U.S. Stocks And Bonds Outperformed Other World Markets By Large Margins In 2011

Top 10 Investment And Economy Stories Of 2011

Global Equities Offer Best Prospects For New Year, And Latin America Should Outperform

Dividend-Paying Companies Had The Best Stock Gains This Year, But Will The Trend Continue?

Hedge Fund Managers Steer Clear Of European Banks, Warning Of Insolvency

Economists Forecast Increased U.S. Growth For 2012, Assuming European Crisis Is Contained

Hong Kong Knocks U.S. From Top Spot In Financial Market Ranking

CFO Confidence Turns Sharply Downward In Assessing Prospects For 2012

Euro Zone Crisis Sends Money Into U.S. Treasuries, Spurring Unexpected Rally

Adding Exotic Risk Management Strategies To Target Date Funds Is Yielding Mixed Results

Looking Ahead: Put Strategies In Place Now To Prepare For Low Economic Growth In 2012

International Investors Are More Confident In U.S. Markets, Economy

How To Determine When Indexing Is Most Likely To Fail, And Why

Europe And China Surveys Point To A Sharp Global Downturn Taking Place Now

Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratio Suggests That Stocks Are Expensive Right Now

Central Banks' Intervention Provides Short-Term Relief But Underlines Long-Term Problem

Super-Committee Meltdown Places U.S. Recovery In Jeopardy

Super Committee Failure Could Have Devastating Effects On The Markets

Risk Management Has Become The No. 1 RIA Concern As Clients Worry About Market Volatility

New Exchange-Traded Products Allow Investors To Switch Among Different Asset Groups

Index-Based Global Portfolios Offer Advantages Over Holding Separate Portfolios Of Developed And Emerging Markets

Chance Of U.S. Recession Exceeds 50% As Europe's Woes Threaten America's Economy

OECD Forecasts Another Downturn For Major And Developing World Economies

Eight In 10 Advisors Use Alternatives But Only One In Three Clients Are Interested

High Correlations Are Making It More Difficult To Use ETFs For Diversification

Global Growth Set To Slow At Least Through 2025, Conference Board Projects

5 Money Managers Discuss Offense And Defense In Today's Volatile Global Market

Global Hybrid Closed-End Funds Offer Diversification At Bargain Rates

Equity ETFs Are Poised To Finish The Year With Solid Gains, Analysts Say

Advisors Grow More Optimistic About The Economy And Market Direction

Most Economists Expect The Fed To Start A Third Round of Stimulative Spending

Balance Risk And Reward To Find The Optimal Mix Of International Stocks

U.S. Markets Poised To Surge Ahead As Most Companies Outperform

Emerging Markets Turn Into Bull Markets As Stocks In Developing Nations Stage Comeback

European Leaders Reach Debt Deal But Analysts Warn That Details Remain Unresolved

After The Financial Crisis: New Approaches To Building Client Portfolios

Eurozone Business Survey Shows Economy Contracted For 2nd Straight Month, Stoking Recession Fears

Be Prepared For A Second U.S. Credit Downgrade, Bank of America Economist Warns

S&P Warns It Will Downgrade Major European Countries If Recession Hits The Region

Amid Retirement Worries, Owners Of Annuities And Long-Term Care Insurance Are Happiest

Analysts' Estimate Ranges Widen, Possibly Signaling Underperformance In 2012

Money Managers Shift Some Assets Back Into Commodities, Futures And Options

Analysts Remain Upbeat About Blue-Chip Earnings Despite Economic Concerns

Wealthy Investors Remain More Confident In U.S. Markets Than Others Amid Steep Decline In Confidence

Growth In Latin America Projected To Moderate But Remain Strong

Adding Valuation Back: Integrating Expected Returns Into Portfolio Strategy

Most Advisors Plan To Increase Use Of Alternative Investments Next Year

Where To Find Growth Stocks As The Economic Recovery Drags On

Geithner Warns Euro Debt Crisis May Damage U.S. Economy As ECB Increases Bank Aid

European Purchasing Managers’ Index Signals Economic Contraction In Fourth Quarter

Long-Term Investors With Exposure To Commodities Face Challenge From Innovation

Stocks Are Trading At Low Valuations But Falling Profits Or New Recession Pose Threats

U.S. Economy Is Falling Into Another Recession, Research Institute Warns

Two Polls Show Investment Managers And Equity Analysts Are Surprisingly Optimistic

Troubled European Region Offers Promising Bargains For Long-Term Investors

401(k) Plan Savers Who Sought Professional Advice Had Better Returns Than Those Going It Alone

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Many Investors Are Taking The Market's Surge As A Signal To Take Profits Rather Than Invest Further

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 6.2% so far this year, yet individual investors have pulled $8.3 billion out of U.S. stocks since Jan. 1.

Income And Consumer Spending In The U.S. Increased Less Than Expected In January

Europe Sees Manufacturing Contract Again, Indicating The Region May Already Be In A Mild Recession

PIMCO Plans To Launch Its New Total Return ETF This Week, Entering The Actively Managed ETF Field

Consumer Confidence Is On The Rise As Hiring And Stocks Both Turn Upward

Renewed Confidence In The Economy Is A Warning Sign For Bond Investors, Analyst Says

India's Stock Market Has Entered Bull Market Territory As Emerging Economies Rebound

Commodities Futures Are On The Rise Again Amid Optimism Over U.S., Global Economies

Growth, Valuation Continue To Make Emerging Markets A Favored Investment Opportunity

Mild Recession Is Predicted For Euro Region, With Modest Growth Resuming Later This Year

Here's A List Of Top Regional And Broad-Exposure ETFs That Focus On Emerging Markets

If You Want To Invest In Distressed Stocks In The European Region Here Are 2 Funds To Consider

Single-Country Funds Notch Big Gains As Emerging Markets Surge Ahead

Vanguard Founder Is Bullish On Stocks But Questions The Value Of ETFs For Investors

Market's Surge Means Investors Need To Start Thinking About Tax Aspects Of Fund Investing

China’s Growth Will Slow More Than Expected This Year, GE Executive Says

Futurist Offers Reasons To Believe In Future U.S. Economic Growth

Europe’s Economy Contracted In The Fourth Quarter But Held Up Better Than Expected

Look At What’s Inside ETFs, Not At Minor Differences In Expense Ratios, Analyst Advises

Moody’s Downgrades Six European Countries And Issues A Warning About the United Kingdom

More Hedge Funds Are Betting That Commodity Prices Are Going To Start Rising Again

Greece Passes Austerity Measures But Will They Hold Up Against Rioters And Upcoming Election?

Five Smaller Nations In The Developed World Look Promising Based On Fundamentals, iShares Says

Consumer Staples ETFs Should Remain In The Investment Mix, S&P Analyst Says

Buffett Advises Investors To Steer Clear Of Bonds, Other Currency-Related Assets, And Gold

7 Promising Funds From The Middle Of The Risk Curve

Shift Toward Riskier Investments Leaves Defensive Stocks In the Loser Column

Global Strategies Dominate The Accelerating Shift Toward ETF Managed Portfolios

S&P's Surge In Early 2012 Appears To Be Doing Little To Bring Investors Back Into Stocks - Yet

10 Stocks That Showed Resilience Over The Past Decade

Trading Volume Remained Low In January Despite Rally In Stocks And ETFs

Blackstone Ends Four-Year Drought By Making New Investments In Europe

U.S. Markets Are In Early Stages Of A Decade Of Outperformance, Bernstein Says

5 New ETFs Focus On Stocks Related To Production And Sale Of Specific Commodities

Vanguard Issues 10-Year Outlook For Long-Term Investors, Offers Cautiously Optimistic View

Advisors Show Increasing Confidence In U.S. Economy And Markets As New Year Gets Under Way

5 Top-Rated Global Mutual Funds Offer Investments In Local And International Markets

Easing Inflationary Pressures Should Bring U.S. Stocks And High-Yield Corporate Bonds Into Favor

Dodd-Frank Could Result In Big Downgrades For Munis This Year, Analyst Says

First ETF Listings Boost Status Of BATS, The Nation’s Third-Largest Stock Exchange

Moving Beyond Risk Tolerance To Focus On Risk Capacity In The Early Stages Of Building A Portfolio

Investors Who Seek Refuge In Traditionally Safe Harbors May Pay A Heavy Price

The Long-Term Commodities Rally Lost Ground In 2011 As Contracts Shrank By Most In 12 Years

The Federal Reserve Extends The Time Period It Plans To Keep Interest Rates Low

10 Of The Top ETF Performers In The Opening Weeks Of 2012

Last Year's Top ETF Performers Are Lagging The Market So Far This Year, Led By Utilities Sector

Investment Managers Who Buy ETFs Instead Of Individual Stocks And Bonds Are Seeing Big Rewards

The European Crisis Offers Opportunity As Northern Countries Remain Stable

5 Long-Term Trends And Some ETFs That Could Go Along For The Ride

iShares Launches 2 New ETFs That Focus On Emerging Markets In Latin America And Africa-Middle East Region

Emerging Markets Off To A Strong Start In 2012 As Inflation Subsides And Growth Stabilizes

Rising Confidence Among Home Builders Offers Bullish Sign For Downtrodden Real Estate Sector

Commodities' Long Run-Up Should Continue Despite Growing Debt Burdens, Investment Manager Says

Mega-Caps Should Retain Their Value As Defensive Plays In 2012, Strategist Says

Small-Caps Are Well Positioned To Benefit From Improving U.S. Economy, ETF Manager Says

3 Little-Known Funds That Offer Experienced Managers, Proven Processes And Nimble Asset Bases

Investors Worldwide Take S&P’s European Downgrades In Stride

China’s Economy Slowed In Fourth Quarter, Setting Stage For Dismal First Quarter

Not All Dividend ETFs Aim For High Dividend Yields, As Investment Objectives Vary

Schwab Launches First 401(k) Product With Index Funds And Advice Bundled Together

Transcripts Show Fed Officials Saw The Housing Bubble But Missed The Larger Crisis

5 Dividend-Paying ETFs That Show Promise For 2012: Morningstar

ETFs That Focus On Homebuilders Are Surging, But Analysts Maintain A Cautious Outlook

Pimco's New Total Return ETF Is Set To Debut March 1, Offering Lower Costs

Earnings Grew More Slowly In The Fourth Quarter Than Over The Previous Two Years, S&P Analysts Say

Birinyi Predicts Healthy Gains For U.S. Stocks During 2012

Analyst Says It's Time To Short Equities Before The Global Economic Crisis Sends Asset Prices Down

U.S. ETFs Rise Above 200-Day Moving Average At Year's End, But Will It Stick This Time?

ETF Investment Amounts Held Steady In 2011 But Growth In Share Values Slowed Dramatically

S&P Analysts Raise Ratings On Domestic Industrial Stocks On Outlook For Higher Profits

Experts At 2012 Outlook Forum Offer Optimism Tempered By Caution Over Global Risks

Manufacturing Activity Expanded In The U.S. At Year's End, While Europe Saw More Contraction

New Year Delivers Automatic Boost To Fund Managers' Three-Year Performance Statistics

Will Growth-Oriented ETFs Take Off In 2012 As Defensive Stocks Prove More Expensive?

Commodities Set For First Annual Loss In Three Years As Demand Cools

Using Alternative Investments To Craft A Diversified Portfolio For Income

The Municipal Bond Market Is Not Likely To Repeat This Year’s Performance In 2012

Growth Among The BRIC Emerging-Market Giants May Have Peaked, Goldman Sachs Says

Top-Performing ETFs Of 2011 Reflect A Wide Variety Of Asset Classes And Investment Strategies

Investing In 2012: Proceed With Caution Among Dividend Stocks, Emerging Markets And Bonds

ECB Allots Record Amount To Refinance European Banks And Ease Pressure On Lending

European Central Bank Warns Of A Tough Year Ahead For The Region

S&P Downgrade Has Not Harmed U.S. Assets As Economy Stages Slow Comeback

China’s Economy May Be Slowing But Chinese Stocks Still Hold Long-Term Promise

Fluctuations In ETF Cash Flows Indicate A Lot Of Trend-Following Going On In 2011

Survey Says Yield On 10-Year Treasuries To Rise Moderately In 2012

Gold Plunges On Recession Fears, Surging Dollar: How Low Will It Go?

Record Volatility Is Likely To Continue Causing Havoc In U.S. Stock Market

The U.S. Will Avoid Falling Into A Second Recession, Deutsche Bank Predicts

Six Most Promising Emerging-Market ETFs For The New Year

Investors Pulled Way Back On Investments In Traditional Mutual Funds This Year

Latest Economic Signals Offer Reasons For Optimism About U.S. Economic Outlook

ETFs Are Expected To Continue Racking Up Gains In 2012 At The Expense Of Mutual Funds

Moody's Says It May Downgrade European Nations' Debt Despite Summit Deal

Most EU Leaders Agree To Work Toward A Tighter Union With Stricter Budget Rules

The Outlook For Emerging-Market ETFs In 2012: A Better Year Than 2011?

Appeal Of Municipal Bonds Is High Despite Predictions Of Doom In Recent Years

Big Multinationals Are Starting To Downplay The Importance Of China

New Exchange-Traded Notes Minimize Interest Rate Risk And Track Inflation Expectations

S&P Warns European Nations It May Downgrade Their Credit Ratings

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