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SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grubb & Ellis Alesco Global Advisors today announced that Grubb & Ellis AGA U.S. Realty Fund (Nasdaq: GBEUX) paid a dividend of $1.41 per share, which includes $0.17 in ordinary income and $1.24 in capital gains, on Dec. 18 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 17.  

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialty finance company J.G. Wentworth has raised $84 million in committed debt financing from institutional investors during the 4th quarter, according to Chief Investment Officer Stefano Sola. “The funds will be used to purchase structured settlement payments,” Mr. Sola said. Structured settlements are personal injury settlements paid out to claimants over time. The payments are funded through annuities...  

Mike Havrilla submits:Since I first wrote about my idea for a new generic drug exchange-traded fund (ETF) nearly two years ago, the global index of 80 stocks has been a strong performer as it catches up with the strong underlying fundamentals for the generic drug industry which are outlined below. 1.) approximately 70% of all prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs; 2.) IMS Health estimates $135 billion in branded drug sales...  

David I. Templeton submits: As a follow up to my post yesterday, Jim Cramer Does Not Disclose Complete Picture On Blackrock's Dividend Achievers Trust Yield, investors purchasing an investment for its yield or income payout need to know what comprises that yield. As noted in Tuesday's post, Blackrock's Dividend Achievers Trust (BDV) distributes a payout every quarter. This quarterly payout includes more than the income from the underlying...  

At long last the credible financial press has caught on. A recent Wall Street Journal article was titled "Long Derided, This Investment Now Looks Wise. Thanks to guarantees, variable annuities paid even when stocks didn't."  

StreetInsider.com Notable ETF Movers: HIGHER; United States Natural Gas (NYSE: UNG) up 1.15% to $10.58. Still riding the wave of greater than expected declines in inventories, Henry Hub natural gas February 2010 contracts are up $0.29 to $5.797, a 0.5% increase over yesterday's close. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) up 0.94% to $108.37. GLD is up despite gold futures and spot being down marginally on a stronger dollar. Contracts of February...  

Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (BSLMF) has begun to offer its products to the investor fraternity, on the online mutual fund trading platform of both National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This is landmark occasion for the Birla Mutual Fund on its 15th anniversary celebration month.  

Investment advisory firm kaChing boasts heavyweight backers and an equally matched ambition: revolutionizing the $10 trillion mutual fund industry. By leveraging the disruptive force of the Internet, the company's leaders argue they can provide everyday...  

Franklin Templeton Investments (India), has announced dividends in Templeton India Growth Fund and Templeton India Pension Plan, for which the record date has been fixed has December 16, 2009.  

Upstream OnlineCobalt International Energy CEO: IPO Pricing Doesn't Change Investment PlansWall Street JournalHOUSTON (Dow Jones)-- Oil and gas exploration company Cobalt International Energy (CIE) won't change its capital ...Cobalt International IPO raises $850 millionMarketWatchCobalt International shares fall in market debutThe Associated PressCobalt IPO: Underwhelming Day for Oil ProspectorWall Street Journal (blog)Reuters -Wall Street...  

Team Health stock climbs after trading beginsThe Associated PressHe and other IPO analysts said this was a difficult time to debut a stock because many investors have already booked good returns on the year and are ...Team Health Holdings up 7.3% in market debutMarketWatchBlackstone-backed IPO rises after cool receptionReutersTeam Health Holdings IPO Size Cut; Prices At $12, Below ViewWall Street JournalThe Associated Press -Reutersall 197...  

MiamiHerald.comCitigroup Faced A Tough Sell On TARP Repayment RaiseWall Street JournalFrom the time the company announced its plans on Monday, its stock did nothing but slide. After closing Wednesday at $3.45, the deal priced at $3.15 a share ...US Treasury Runs Into Theories on Irrational InvestingWall Street Journal (blog)Five Lessons for Next Time Banks Come Begging: Jonathan WeilBloombergWells Fargo's stock rises ahead of share...  

Washington TimesSEC tightens rules on investment advisers, corporate transparencyWashington PostSome advise clients about where to invest their assets and also control those assets, as Madoff did. The rules seek to ensure that clients' assets are where ...SEC Approves Tougher Rules on Executive PayNew York Timesall 347 news articles »  

TSNDonovan to Stay With Galaxy Four More YearsNew York Times (blog)And if Donovan, the Los Angeles Galaxy and United States star, does go on loan to Everton of the English Premier League, it will be for only 10 weeks. ...High-Stakes Time - MLSESPNToffees wait on Donovan loanSkySportsKick Around: Is Going On Loan To Everton The Right Move For Landon Donovan?Goal.comThe Press Association -Los Angeles Times (blog) -MiamiHerald.comall 223 news...  

Earthtimes (press release)Japan MOF to set 2010/11 budget at Y92 trln -NikkeiForbesTOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Finance aims to keep the budget for next fiscal year down to 92 trillion yen ($1 trillion) by trimming ...Japan Bonds Gain a 3rd Day on Speculation Rates to Stay on HoldBloombergLong-dated jgbs gain as Japan looks to trim spendingReutersTokyo Shares End Up; Banks Surge On Capital Rule Delay HopesWall Street...