Bonds

Here we go again.

Conditions were nearly perfect for municipal bonds last year, leading to sizeable returns.

Sometimes the middle road is the most exciting one.

More investors are hopping on the index-fund trend, and not just with stocks.

Instead of lending to just the government or some faceless corporation, what if your bond mutual fund also helped to vaccinate kids around the world? Or helped finance a clean-water project or solar-energy farm? More mutual fund managers are seeking out bonds that not only do well but also promote a positive impact on the environment, society and corporate governance.

If bonds start to tumble, should I sell my bond mutual fund? It's a question investors are asking as expectations rise for a more volatile bond market.

The SEC is probing whether the surging market for collateralized loan obligations paves the way for banks to illegally hide certain risks or commit fraud.

Goldman Sachs introduced a new disclosure to its list of regulatory actions stemming from its actions trading bonds, currencies, stocks and other securities.

The SEC and Sigtar are reportedly examining whether banks like Barclays and Goldman Sachs misled investors by deliberately mispricing mortgage bonds after the crisis.

The SEC will widen its focus on market reforms aimed at leveling playing fields for all participants, now targeting bond markets.

The SEC has announced a $20,000 settlement with a municipal bond issuer in Washington state accused of deceiving investors, the first such financial penalty ever levied by the SEC.

The SEC is reportedly investigating whether Goldman Sachs and other banks are skirting post-crisis rules aimed at preventing banks from giving biased investment advice to municipalities.

The iPhone maker launched its first-ever bond sale as it seeks to raise money to pay for dividends and buybacks.

Poor showings from several big technology companies including Apple and Microsoft weighed on the stock market in early trading Wednesday.

Stocks are rising broadly in early trading Thursday after several big companies reported better-than-expected earnings.

European stocks drifted lower and Asian markets were mostly higher Tuesday as investors calmed from initial jitters over Greece's election result.

Puerto Rican municipal bonds were tanking on Monday following a court ruling last week against government-backed pension reform.  

Puerto Rican municipal bonds were tanking on Monday following a court ruling last week against government-backed pension reform.  

Puerto Rican municipal bonds were tanking on Monday following a court ruling last week against government-backed pension reform.  

A lot of retirees don't understand the relationship between rising interest rates and declining bond principle but they should.