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The municipal bond market may benefit from the shake-up at the Internal Revenue Service as the newly named acting commissioner Daniel Werfel has close ties with state and local governments and is viewed by market groups as a strong ally.

Aside from an $800 million New York City general obligation refunding planned for Wednesday, there will be few large deals to grab investors' attention in the municipal market this week as approximately $5 billion in new issuance is expected on the heels of a quiet end to last week's activity.

Is emerging market debt still an attractive asset class, or is a correction likely to squeeze investors?

The danger of home-country bias applies to both U.S. investors and investors abroad, yet the extent of the danger varies.

There is a way to be invested in stocks that can help mitigate volatility: Employ an investment strategy that seeks to take advantage of global stock market inefficiencies to profit in both up and down markets.

Global X Funds, based in New York, combs the world for unusual investment opportunities on which it can build exchange-traded funds.

Direxion Funds, based in Boston, is known for creating innovative tactical exchange-traded funds, particularly leveraged index funds.

Fidelity Investments has rolled out a smartphone application for NetBenefits 401(k) plan participants.

Barry Evans has been named president of John Hancock Asset Management North America.

Credit Suisse has filed with the SEC to launch the Gold and Income Strategy Fund, which will be available in Institutional shares