Reuters Money: Boring might be better for fund investors in 2014

	Click to View in Browser 02/18/2014 Boring might be better for fund investors in 2014 CHICAGO (Reuters) - With U.S. stocks doing a stutter-step after a five-year bull run, a shift into low-volatility funds might give you a little more traction if the market retrenches. Swiss banks already barred from selling to Italians: minister BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Swiss banks were banned from selling products to Italian clients already before the Alpine country voted to curb immigration, Italy's Economy Minister said, rejecting suggestions that Rome was toughening up its stance against Switzerland after the vote. Column: Abenomics' wobbly arrows: James Saft (Reuters) - Japan's bold Abenomics plan is producing spluttering results on key consumption and investment measures, potentially undermining its resolve. Promotion at Battery boosts ranks of female venture investors SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Battery Ventures has promoted Chelsea Stoner to general partner, the firm announced on Tuesday, making her a rare senior female partner in the ranks of venture capital. U.S. hedge fund buys Lloyds debt in NCC: Sky News (Reuters) - U.S.-based Anchorage Capital Group has acquired about 80 million pounds ($134 million) of debt from Lloyds Banking Group for a controlling stake in New Century Care (NCC), one of Britain's biggest care home groups, Sky News reported on Monday. Soros cuts J.C. Penney, trims Herbalife, others follow NEW YORK (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management, one of the hedge fund industry's most closely watched investors, trimmed its stakes in J.C. Penney and Herbalife late last year, marking a notable shift in course only months after buying into the companies. Italy may bar Swiss banks from selling to retail clients: Swiss diplomat BERN (Reuters) - Swiss banks risk being banned from selling financial products to retail customers in Italy after Swiss voters backed plans to limit immigration from the European Union, Switzerland's top tax diplomat said on Monday. Dividend hunters toast earnings season surprises LONDON (Reuters) - Halfway through Europe's company earnings season, investors who made record bets in search of dividends have cause for celebration, though they should prepare for disappointment from some traditionally high-paying sectors. U.S. stocks correction fear fades despite valuation angst (Reuters) - A rapid recovery in U.S. stock prices after the recent slide may be enough to make many investors who remained bullish feel a little smug. That would be a mistake, market strategists say. A wobble, but market-tracker funds on course for growth LONDON (Reuters) - Sharp withdrawals from equity, currency and commodity tracking funds as emerging markets sold off in early 2014 looks no more than a bump in the road for such vehicles as they expand their share of assets under management. Related Video S&P 500 moving back towards record Wall St. bets on warmer days Business News Wall Street opens flat after Empire State data Actavis to buy Forest for $25 billion; windfall for investor Icahn The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend