| Considering International Investments in Times of Market Volatility | | During this period of heightened market volatility, active asset managers are marketing international and global equity strategies to institutional investors based on valuations and the value they could add to their portfolios, particularly in emerging markets and small-cap equities, says Alexi Maravel, director of institutional research for Cerulli Associates.
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Read more > | | | Market Mirror | | Wednesday, the Dow gained 237.45 points (0.91%) to finish at 26,355.47, the NASDAQ closed 102.72 points (1.30%) higher at 7,976.88, and the S&P 500 increased 31.51 points (1.08%) to 2,937.78. The Russell 2000 was up 12.47 points (0.85%) at 1,484.76, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 322.67 points (1.09%) to 20,014.25.
The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 1/32, increasing its yield to 1.469%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 4/32, bringing its yield up to 1.969%.
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